Ellen Burk Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ellen Burk of New Castle, Delaware, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 30, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Gravatt and Helen Gravatt (Maloney); her husband Walter W. Burk; and her daughter Carrie Bush. She is survived by: her son Michael Burk (Crystalyne Mullaney) of New Castle, DE; her grandchildren, Kristi Bush and Trevor Bush; and her siblings, Evelyn Huffman of Dover, DE, Kitty Greenwood of Dover, DE, William Gravatt of Newark, DE and James Gravatt of Middletown, DE. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ellen's name to Faithful Friends Animal Society, 165 Airport Rd., New Castle, DE 19720, or by visiting https://faithfulfriends.us.
