Emellia Prokopik
1920–2015 (age 95)
Nun
Biography
Emellia Prokopik (1920–2015) was a devoted nun whose faith journey brought comfort and wisdom to every room at Saint Basil the Great Convent Cemetery and beyond. She shepherded hearts through prayer, quiet counsel, and tireless service to the most vulnerable, embodying humility in every deed.
Her gentle leadership inspired fellow sisters and lay friends alike, as Emellia wove compassion into education, hospitality, and community outreach, offering hope that long outlasted any single day.