Marie Menounos paid a touching tribute to her late mother, Stavroula, on the four-year anniversary of her passing at the age of 66 due to cancer. In an emotional social media post, she expressed the depth of her daily longing for her mother. Along with her heartfelt message, Marie shared a series of photos of herself and her daughter during a memorial service at a church. She emphasized her commitment to honoring her mother’s memory with joy and positivity.
Marie mentioned that her daughter, Athena, offers her support during this challenging time, believing that her mother sent Athena to her. In her post, she reflected, “Today marks four years since my mother passed away. I miss her increasingly each day. Every new thing Athena says or does brings a bittersweet tightening in my heart. But Father George reminded me that our Lord, Jesus, desires our happiness, and I believe my mother does too. He encouraged me to spread light and joy through my work, and that’s something I truly aspire to do. Today, we will celebrate with dancing, singing, and enjoying strawberries and cheese—the favorites of my mom. We will honor Stavroula ‘Litsa’ Menounos with joy and light. Athena embodies pure happiness, and I know my mother sent her to me. Thank you, Mom. There’s so much more to life than I ever imagined.”
