Angeline Billinis

Angeline Cladouhos Billinis, 92, of Great Falls was embraced in the arms of our Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister! Trisagion services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 6:00 pm at OConnor Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:00 am at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. O’Connor Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Angela was born on July 31, 1922 in Great Falls to Vasilious and Chrisanthy Cladouhos. She was the third of five children. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Paris Gibson Junior High School and graduated from Great Falls High School, where she was a member of the Delphian Choir for many years. In 1949 she met Costa Billinis (who was in the Greek Merchant Marine and was on leave in Vancouver) at a Greek wedding in Salt Lake City. Two Greek family friends introduced them and soon after they were engaged and got married November 12, 1950. Later that year they moved to Great Falls to take care of her ailing mother. Angelas faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was a lifelong member of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, where she served in many areas. She loved to sing in the choir and was a member of the Ladies of Philoptpchos Philanthropic Organization. In 1960 Angela and Costa scheduled a trip to fly to Greece to adopt a baby. TWA Airlines unexpectedly went on strike, so they decided to take the trip by boat all the way to Greece. Despite Angelas extreme fear of drowning, since she didnt know how to swim, she put her fears aside and spent many weeks on the ship, just to be able to get her baby. At the orphanage they chose a six month old baby girl named Maria, because Angela said that every time they went into the orphanage Maria would squeal at the top of her lungs. Angelas greatest joy in her life was loving and spending time with her granddaughters, Nicole and Jasmine! Whenever they would call her Iyah!” she would beam from ear to ear, overflowing with joy! Angela loved music and could play the piano by ear. She loved to sing, cook and serve her family and friends. She loved her nieces, nephews and cousins very much! The times she spent with them brought her much happiness! Angela will always be loved and remembered for her servant heart and her endless dedication to her family! Angela is survived by her daughter; Maria of Great Falls; granddaughters Nicole and Jasmine Acord of Great Falls, brothers Harry Cladouhos of Washington D.C. and Peter (Doris) Cladouhos of Great Falls. Angela was preceded in death by her husband, Costa Billinis; parents Vasilious and Chrisanthy Cladouhos; and sisters Agnes Karis and Catherine Thomas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to be made to Peace Hospice Residential Facility PO Box 7008 Great Falls, MT 59406.