CALABASH — 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.
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