Ellen Sue Whitaker Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ellen Sue Whitaker of Durham, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 4, 2026 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Sue Whitaker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father James Lee Whitaker; and her grandparents, Phyllis Dorothy Smith and Herbert Jefferson Sowden. She is survived by: her mother Phyllis Gloria Sowden; her siblings, James Sowden Whitaker and Georgia Zola Shaw; her brother-in-law Dennis Conway Shaw II; her niece Mira Amaya Shaw; her nephew Rowan Alexander Shaw; her aunt Ann McAllister; her uncle Bill McAllister; and her pet Thomas.
In light of this, anyone wishing to do something in honor of Ellen, can make a donation to one of the organizations that meant so much to her: The Environmental Health Trust, Beyond Fences, and Save the Music.
