On January 17, 2020, (Blessed Day of Saint Anthony the Great), at the age of 90, Jean Psilopoulos Koclanakis went to be with our Lord peacefully and surrounded by her family.

Jean was born December 6, 1929, to Xaido and Spiros Psilopoulos in Chicago, Illinois. The youngest of 10 children, preceded in death by her daughter, Irene Koclanakis, Spouse - Antonios Koclanakis, Parents - Xaido & Spiros and siblings Tessie (George) Curtis, Tula (Frank) Pappas, Helen (Matt) Manthou, Danny (Carol) Psilopoulos, Daria, Sophia, Thessaloniki, Demetrious, and Nicholas.

Jean worked for the American Embassy in Greece as an interpreter, she met Antonios Koclanakis during this time and soon after they were married on July 9, 1960. They started their life in Chicago and owned a Greek Novelty Store and Travel Agency, where they both helped Greek immigrants come to the United States legally and were beloved members of Saint Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church. Several years later, in 1977 Jean relocated to Southern California to raise her four children, instilling God, family, and education. She was a strong and independent woman, always placing her children, family, religion, and Greek heritage first.

She worked for over 30 years in the government as an Administrative Secretary in the Military and Aerospace industry until she retired. She was a member of Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Anaheim, since 1977, putting her children in GOYA, various sports, and Greek dance. Our beloved Mother and Yiayia is survived by her three children, Georgiann (David) Ellis, Dean (Cathy) Koclanakis, Heidi Koclanakis, and six grandchildren Lauren, Zachary, Anthony, Sophia, Anna, Nicholas and her skilo (dog) – Zeus.

Today we celebrate your life, magnificent smile, unbelievable kindness, endless sacrifices and the beautiful life you gave us. It is not goodbye, it's until we met again. We love you with all our heart and soul, you will truly be missed.

Both services at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801. Trisagion service on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 7:00pm. Funeral service on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 10:30am. Interment immediately following the funeral service at Forest Lawn, 4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630.

Arrangements under the direction of Chapman Funeral Homes - Terry & Mary Harmon, Funeral Directors. Toll free (855) 628-0447.

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