Ellen L. Barbee Whittaker Obituary
In loving memory of Ellen L. Barbee Whittaker of Hannibal, Missouri, who departed this world on May 30, 2025 at the age of 80. Ellen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Carl Barbee and Irene Sloan Barbee Dalton; her spouse Thomas E. Whittaker; her stepfather George Dalton; her son Johnny E. Rouse; her brother Carl B. Barbee; and her great grandchildren, Emaleigh Rose Dodd and Addisyn Mae Dodd.
She is survived by: her daughters, Nora Dodd (Richard Sr.) of Hannibal, MO and Julie Rouse of Hannibal, MO; her grandchildren, Christopher Rouse Sims (Sarah), Richard Dodd Jr. (Amie), Jared Dodd (Megan), Shad Rouse, Emily Donelson (Joey) and Michael Dodd (Abby); and her great grandchildren, Masen Sims, Ellena Sims, Jaxen Sims, Carson Engle, Kenny Harness, Jared Dodd Jr., Charlee Dodd, Josie Dodd, Kynleigh Donelson, Talon Donelson and Michael Dodd Jr.. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. (302 S 5th St, Hannibal, MO 63401). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hannibal Salvation Army or the Northeast Missouri Humane Society.
