"A strong woman is one who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Her tears flow just as abundantly as her laughter. A strong woman is both soft and powerful. She is both practical and spiritual. A strong woman in her essence is a gift to the world." Ritu Ghatourey
Nadia Perkins (Ghandour), of Batavia, IL, peacefully passed away on December 26, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.
Nadia was born on March 12, 1976, to Samir and Jacqueline Ghandur at Lutheran General Hospital in Des Plaines, IL. Nadia graduated from Lake Park High School and attended College of DuPage (COD) where she played on the Women's Soccer Team. Upon leaving COD, Nadia began her career at Navistar in Melrose Park, where her father worked for over 30 years.
Nadia met Thad in February of 2001 and they were married on August 31, 2003. In 2010, Nadia left Navistar to fulfill her lifelong dream of raising her four boys Eric, Jack, Rhys, and Liam.
Nadia is survived by her husband, Thad; her four children Eric, Jack, Rhys, and Liam; her parents Samir and Jacqueline Ghandur; her siblings Deena Vargocko (Ray) and Peter Ghandour (Immaculada); her in-laws Mike and Toni Perkins; And her brother and sister in-laws, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
On Nadia's behalf, we would like to thank the countless people who supported Nadia and her family for the past year. Your kindness and compassion are why we are all proud to call Batavia home.
Furthermore, words cannot express the gratitude we have for the kindness and care extended to Nadia and family by the staff at Seasons Hospice Facility in Naperville.
Thank you all and God bless you.
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Homecoming
Hey Nadia. I remember one of our last conversations on the stairs at your house. I made two promises to you. Although it’s taken some time… I’m home. Working on promise number two. Love you and miss you deeply. Give dad a hug for me. ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day
To one of the best mom’s ever who gave us four amazing boys. We love you and miss you. 🩷
Happy 50th Birthday!
Dear Nadz, We celebrated you last night at Mum's. Ate some of your favorite things and toasted to your big 5-0, with a Bangers & Mash. Miss you so much, have a dance for me. Love, Dinz
Happy 50th Bday
Hope you are having an epic party in heaven. Celebrating you and your everlasting love.
Love comes in many forms
Sharing this memory.
4 Years
Sharing our favorite memories of you on your anniversary. Sending all of our love ❤️
Her purple flowers are back and flourishing
Nadia planted these prior to Covid and they produce the most beautiful purple flowers. Just another reminder of her. We miss you!!
Happy Mother's Day
A friend of mine put together this sweet idea to celebrate you. We designed rocks for you and dad to put by your trees, little reminders of some of your favorite things. We love you and miss you. Happy Mother's Day Nadz.
Happy 49th Birthday!!!
We sent you some notes via some balloons from your bench on a beautiful sunny day. Hope you got them. 😊
Happy Birthday Nadia!
It was a very cold and snowy day for mid March, but we all got together to celebrated what would have been your 49th bday. We love you and miss you always.
Love you
Had breakfast with these beauties today, sharing all the memories of you and your loving heart. Miss you so much.
✨Acts of Kindness ✨
Put together by some amazing Batavia women, in honor of you and Dad. 🌈🦋💕💜
Happy 48th Birthday Nadia!!
A toast at your bench, followed by some of your world famous chocolate chip cookies!
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