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BORN
1946
DIED
2022
FUNERAL HOME
1617 Market St.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Ellen Futrell Obituary
Ellen Edwards Futrell, 75 years old, of Calabash, NC, passed away on May 13, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice in Brunswick County.
Ellen was born in Wilmington, NC to Henry W. Edwards and Ruth S. Harker on May 20, 1946. She was one of 11 children and was from Seagate but lived many years in Okeechobee, FL. She returned to NC in 2020 to be near her family.
She was a Christian and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A true free spirit, who marched to the beat of her own drum, Ellen made an impact on everyone she met. Ellen’s love for her family and friends was immeasurable. She enjoyed giving gifts to others and especially liked shopping on Amazon and QVC.
In addition to her parents, Ellen is preceded in death by her son, George “Bubba” Futrell, brothers Cecil, David, Charlie, Thomas, and George Edwards, sisters Minnie Faircloth, Margaret Butler, and Mary Tartt.
She is survived by a daughter Virginia, sisters Doris Long and Jackie Ward (Frank), a special niece and caregiver for over 20 years, Phyllis McGee, her grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Brunswick County for the care and compassion they showed Ellen and her family. Memorials may be given to the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Hospice Center.
A private memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Share online condolences with the family, here, in the guestbook.
Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Futrell
21 Entries
Virginia Rozalez
May 17, 2024
My mother was a wonderful lady she loved the Lord with all her heart. I know she's in the father's hands now and that gives me peace I love my mother and I will always be thinking of her and miss her.
Kathryn Wells
August 8, 2023
Saddened to hear of her passing. I remember her from many years ago when she came to Jacksonville, Fla to visit my mother, Flo Lindgard who was her half sister. Love and prayers to each of you.
Jamie Rogers
May 25, 2022
I love you deeply Aunt Ellen. Thank you for always being a beacon of light in the darkness. You were always good to me and someone that I looked up to. Enjoy Heaven and tell my Grandma and Grandaddy I said I love them.
Jennifer Futrell
May 21, 2022
i love you grandma
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So Very many precious memories of time with you! You were a good friend to many of us! We celebrated your going home. Are hearts are broken we miss you so much! Know you will be missed! Thanking and Praising the Lord for all you did for the kingdom!!
Karin Siler
May 20, 2022
A few friends missing our good friend out on the front porch, waiting to see you!
Karin Siler
May 20, 2022
Thank you Lord Jesus for this special time and group of friends!<br />So many great memories of our time together!!
Karin Siler
May 20, 2022
Our last pizza party <br />Party together! We Love and miss you!
Karin Siler
May 20, 2022
Karin Siler
May 20, 2022
Thank you Lord Jesus for the blessing Ellen was to so many here! We all enjoyed our times together!
What a good friend!
We All Love and miss you!
May 17, 2022
Ellen
May 17, 2022
Ellen - Mother - Mary
May 16, 2022
Ellen
May 16, 2022
Amy Higgins
May 16, 2022
Aunt Ellen I will always cherish these past 2 years that you have lived right around the corner. You were such a wonderful aunt who always made sure WE had some “little tucked” away extras when we visited. I love and miss you tremendously.
Meredith Strickland
May 16, 2022
Aunt Ellen - I’m so glad you are apart of our family and will always cherish the time spent with you. Love you always! ❤
Anna Wilson
May 16, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.a
Jackie Ward
May 16, 2022
Ellen, you will always be remembered for you love for God and family. You were a great sister and we love you and will miss you.
Phyllis McGee
May 15, 2022
Thank You for so many years of love, friendship, and together sharing the love of Jesus Christ with so many others. I will forever miss you, but you go rest high on that mountain your work here is done. I know we will meet again one day. I Love You Aunt Ellen!
Hazel Ellis
May 15, 2022
Miss Ellen was a special lady...she was easy to talk to...she will be missed by many
Jack Clayton
May 15, 2022
Saw her a few time an she was always a very good lady
Jan Leonard
May 15, 2022
So sorry to hear this about Ellen.
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