Anastasia Theodoropulos, née Economou, is remembered as a mother, grandmother, seamstress, cook, and skilled, deeply creative woman whose life was shaped by family, work, and quiet generosity.
She was born on March 15, 1933, in Seli, a village in northern Greece. She later came of age in Veria, where she met Antonios Theodoropulos. The two married and built a life rooted in work, family, and shared purpose. In Veria, they welcomed their son, Christos, known in the United States as Chris.
Although Anastasia had limited formal schooling, she carried a natural intelligence and creativity that showed itself in the things she made and the way she cared for others. She was skilled with a needle and thread, and she spent much of her life creating pieces by hand, including needlework, knitted items, rugs, blankets, and delicate doilies. These were not simply things she made. They were often gifts, passed along to family and friends with the same warmth and care that shaped her daily life.
That same care carried into her kitchen. Those who knew Anastasia remember her cooking, especially her pitas. Her spinach and cheese pies were made with patience and care, and they became part of the memory of her home. Food was one of the ways she gathered people close and made them feel cared for.
In the late 1960s, Anastasia came to the United States with her husband and son. She worked as a seamstress in various factories and companies, including one that created costumes for the Mummers Parade. The work was demanding, but she approached it with dignity, determination, and the steady purpose of someone who always put family first.
Her happiness came from making life warmer for others, whether through a handmade gift, a meal, or a simple act of kindness. The things she made and the care she gave became part of the lives around her.
She was the wife of the late Antonios Theodoropulos. She is survived by her son, Chris Theodoropulos, her daughter-in-law, Julianne Theodoropulos, and her grandson, Antonis Theodoropulos.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E. Forge Road, Media, PA, in Middletown Township. Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lawn Croft Cemetery.