Obituary of Vaselike M. Copsis

Vaselike M. Copsis "Vickie" Vickie, 91, of Charlotte, NC passed on peacefully, at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born in Oxford, NC, on March 21, 1922 and moved to Charlotte at the age of fourteen where lived with her aunt and uncle. Her family followed a few years later. Vickie was the third child of the late Paganiota Levenits Maydanis and Nicholas Andrew Maydanis. She was preceded in death by her sisters Basilike, and Mary; and her brothers Andrew and Epaminondas. She is survived by her brother Peter and his family. On May 20, 1956, she married Sotiros (Sam) Chris Copsis. Sam passed away in 2003. Vickie was always ahead of her time. As a very young woman, she was an astute business person. She rose thru the ranks to become the manager of the popular Delmonico Restaurant on Trade St. She later helped establish the famous South 21 Drive-in Restaurants with her husband Sam and his brothers Nick Copsis and George Copsis. In more recent years, she was often a hostess at the family's Sea Farer restaurant. She continued to manage her real estate until the time of her death. Vickie was a devout and active member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral and also St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church. She was a long time member of Agia Elpis Ladies Philoptochos Society and a past President of the Daughters of Penelope Venus Chapter #102. She gave selflessly of her time and creativity to both of those charitable organizations. In the earlier years she helped to prepare pastries for the yearly pastry sale which later morphed into the Yiasou Festival. She was known for her decorating skills which she shared with the church through many of it's organizations such as the AHEPA, New Year's festivities and many other functions. She entertained lavishly at her home. Additionally, she was a member of the Adelphotis of Karyae and the Ladies Society of Karyae. She enjoyed traveling and went on many trips with her husband, children, and good friends. She also had a soft spot for animals, especially her pet dog, Alipou. After World War II, Vickie helped many refugees and new comers who came to Charlotte to make their new home. Because she was fluent in both Greek and English, she assisted them with everything from setting up their households to purchasing fashionable clothing. She had an innate flair for fashion. Her greatest love was love of family. She was always available to assist them, from her parents to her brothers and sisters, to her husband and children, to her grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. In addition to her brother, Vickie is survived by her daughter, Maria Pamela; and her son, Chris Sam and his wife, Lisa; and grandchildren, Victoria, Nicole and Christopher. The Trisagion Service and Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 600 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. Pallbearers will be Dr. Peter Nick Copsis, Chris George Copsis, Peter A. Pappas, Freddy Bill Kanos, George John Plumides, and Jimmy George Demopoulos; and honorary pallbearer will be George Leventis. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Cathedral Foundation, 600 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 or the St.Nektarios Iconography Fund, 5108 Kuykendall Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270.