Elaine Artemis Nichols Kokoris, born 2-1-1926 entered eternal life, 7-29-2018; Daughter of the late James N. Nichols and Constance Chamales Nichols; Loving wife of 66 years to Peter N. Kokoris, beloved mother of Katherine(Thomas) Martinelli; James (Anne); Nicholas (Lyndsey) and Valerie Kokoris. Loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren. Elaine was a gifted writer, portrait painter and classical pianist. She graduated Macmurray College, BA 1948 in English Literature. She is preceded in death by her two loving Sisters, Caleroi (Peter) Boukides and Dorothea (John) Kavooras and her beloved sister-in-laws, Olga (Dr. James) Sarantos and Demetra (Tyke) Coston. She was a strong, yet sensitive and insightful spirit who will be missed deeply. Visitation10:00 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL 60465. Funeral Service at 10:30 am. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Donations in Lieu of Flowers to .