Litsa Poulos

August 7, 2025

HUNTERSVILLE – Litsa Poulos, 71, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Konstantinos and Eleni Koutsampasi, born on February 14, 1954, in Stipsi, on the island of Lesvos, Greece.

Litsa was married for 52 years to her beloved husband, Jim Poulos, whom she met in Athens, Greece. Immigrating to Atlanta, GA, she worked as a talented seamstress for Brooks Brothers and often worked alongside her husband and contributed to family businesses.  She built a beautiful life centered around family, tradition, and community. Litsa was known for her strong work ethic, her exuberance and welcoming personality.  After 14 years in Atlanta, and 18 years in Matthews, NC, Litsa relished living on the lake in Denver, NC, surrounded by her loving family, for the last 18 years.  A proud yiayia, Litsa cherished her role as mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother to her three grandchildren – Alexzander (18), Stella (13), and Maddox (10). She found great joy in being present in their lives, including their numerous sporting events. Her greatest accomplishment was her family, and she is remembered as a very giving and loving person who welcomed many into her extension of family and friends. No one was a stranger to Litsa. Her doors in both Greece and the US were always open for drop in visits, family dinners, weekend barbeques, and birthday celebrations. She was a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox Church and a pillar of her community, including being a board member of the Ladies Society of the Adelphotis Arahoviton Karyae.

Litsa is survived by her husband, Jim Poulos; her children, Andreas (Lina), Kostas, and Demetres (Rosa); her grandchildren, Alexzander, Stella, and Maddox; her brothers, Georgios and Michali; her sister, Kalliope and many extended family members and dear friends.  She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.  Her warmth, generosity, and love for family will never be forgotten.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

May Her Memory Be Eternal.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.  Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Kalliopi Angela

    I just heard this sad news. I live in a small town outskirts of London, Ontario Canada where many of Jim's beloved first cousins live. I'm the daughter of Maria Theodorakakis Milles. We spent a wonderful summer together in the wonderful Greek village. Her smile contagious. I always thought we'd all meet again. I will cherish my memories ? May her memory be eternal

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  • Natalia Sussman and Nela Sebinski

    Our deepest condolences to you all..
    Our love and prayers and hugs and our support to. family.
    May God give you strength on loss your matriah.

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  • Philip

    Poulos family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Litsa was an amazing and loving person. I am so lucky to have known her and more importantly, I think of her as a second mother. Thinking back of core memories, she is in many of them. My heart hurts for Jimmy, Andreas, Demetrius, and Kostas and all the grandchildren and spouses. Praying that you all find peace knowing that one day you all will be reunited.

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  • Vickie Markos

    You are in our thoughts and prayers. No words can take away your pain. Συλλυπητηρια.Ζωι σε σας. Με αγαπη. Vickie Markos and Tonia Markos-Drysdale.

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  • Frank & Sue Smith

    Frank and I are so sad to hear about the passing of your Mother. Andy, Lina and all the Poulos Family. We are sorry we cannot be there for you at this sad time in your lives. She was such a special Lady and was always so nice to us. May God Bless Jimmy and all of you as you go on without her. We love all of you very much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  • Steffanie Foote

    She was a wonderful person and I will miss her .

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  • Ted and Tish Simpson

    Our condolences to Jim, Andy, Lina, Zander, Stella, Kostas, Demetres Rosa, Maddox, Poulos family and dear friends.
    We know for certain Litsa had so much love for all of you. The beautiful smile on her face as she spoke of you said everything. Litsa’s generous loving heart leaves an indelible imprint in all our memories. May you find comfort in the kindness she has shared and all the love she has brought to so many lives. We all have been enriched and blessed by her generosity and will forever be grateful for such a wonderful woman as Litsa.

    Ted & Tish Simpson
    Huntersville, NC

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  • Bill Markos

    Sending my love and strength to the family. I’m sorry for your loss, I love you all.

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  • Μαρια Τσιρωνη Maria Tsironi

    Lisa our beloved Rallio was a wonderful woman a person caring for everybody around her. Full of life sharing her smile and help around. Lucky to meet her. Rallio we will miss you. RIP

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  • Gilbert G Nichols

    Litsa will always be a cherished memory for me as she blessed this world with three beautiful young men, and was the best woman for her husband. Please, Jimmy and sons, receive my deepest condolences for your loss. My oldest son, Philip, was like an adopted son to Litsa and he held her in highest respect. I'm glad I knew her.

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