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Ellen Drury Whitehurst

1958 - 2016

Ellen Drury Whitehurst obituary, 1958-2016, Virginia Beach, VA

BORN

1958

DIED

2016

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H.D Oliver Funeral Apartments, Inc. - Laskin Road Chapel

2002 Laskin Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ellen Whitehurst Obituary

Ellen Drury Whitehurst

Virginia Beach - Ellen Drury Whitehurst, 58, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died in her sleep on Sunday, October 30, 2016, from heart failure.

Ellen was born February 10, 1958, in East Orange, NJ to Bob and Sylvia Drury. She is survived by her son, Grayson Madison Whitehurst; her two brothers, Robert and David; and a world of friends and admirers whom she helped to harness the energy of the universe. Ellen was a resident of Virginia Beach for sixteen years.

Ellen graduated from Fairfield University and had a long, successful career on Wall Street before becoming a renowned author, teacher, and healer specializing in holistic lifestyles.

Above all else, Ellen was a loving, caring, selfless, and a determined mother devoted to her son Grayson who in turn wanted nothing more but to make her proud. Ellen was a pillar of her community whose outreach to the needy served as a role model to countless individuals who looked to her for wisdom, guidance, and leadership.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 2:00 PM, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 2002 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454.

A Memorial Fund established for Grayson can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/grayson-whitehurst. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 23, 2016.

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Karlene Falco

January 25, 2021

Ellen...I found you after you passed. I love your courses, your energy and spirit! Thank you for all the great stuff you left behind! You are missed! Sending love to your spirit!

JUDY POPS

February 5, 2020

Ellen, I am taking some of your courses now. I am so grateful for your grace . There was a teardrop to find you left your psychical body, however I believe your soul is still with all whom continue your courses. I AM THANKFUL.

Michelle Achee

November 30, 2018

Ellen, I just finished an online course of yours that has been instrumental in changing my life! I am so saddened that you are not here in the physical with us anymore, but I know you are cheering us on in the nonphysical! Thank you for all your knowledge, sharing your secrets and love with us. I shall never forget you, and please continue to send us light and guidance from the otherside!

Don Pedlar

February 10, 2018

I connected with Ellen on Facebook back when she was just getting started on Facebook. I won her Brother's Vietnam book which was a great read. Ellen tried to help me in many ways. She is a great loss. They always take the good ones. RIP Ellen

Elisa Behrens

January 9, 2018

Ellen I just signed up and started one of your courses. I just went to your website and saw that you passed away. I am lighting a candle in your honor.

Monica

July 19, 2017

Ellen - I've taken some of your courses online and they have truly changed my life. Thank you. The wisdom, self-confidence, and happiness you have transmitted to me (and others) is nothing sort of a miracle. I am grateful for having gotten to know you, if only through the materials you created during your short time on Earth. I hope that you are in a better place now, and thank you so much for your contribution to humanity.

Swati Nigam

July 12, 2017

I have seen her work, and her writings, and courses. But I just found out that she is no more. Deeply saddened.

algy jackson

May 7, 2017

ellen was a dear friend of my late son david jacksohshe kept in in close contact with him throughout his illness j his sisters and i will never forget Ellen God bless you and may you RIP LOVE ALGY LINDA &NANCY

April 26, 2017

I have kept all of your guest appearance podcasts on CoasttoCoast radio show with George Noory. I listen to them often, and shall continue to keep them, forever. It left a hole in my heart, when I learned that you had passed away. It is only now that I discovered through the continuing grace of your Facebook, that your Obituary was still available online. So I'm lighting a candle for you, Ellen. You were such a "light" in my life, though your radio talk show appearances and through your Facebook. What a beautiful soul you are.

LaDonna Gardner

April 18, 2017

You are so missed. You brought much to my life.

Richmond Burton

January 9, 2017

I only learned, recently, of Ellen's death. She was a wonderful friend and inspiration, and I believe she is still with me. She appeared in my dreams recently, and I went to her web-site to discover the sad news. She was a person of great love, wisdom, and generosity, and I will truly miss her.

Renu Tiwari

December 18, 2016

Will miss you ellen.Rest in peace

Melissa Peters

December 16, 2016

I was so inspired and encouraged by a complete stranger whom I'd never met. Ellen Whitehurst, you were an amazing person. You've left behind a legacy that I'm sure you didn't fully know. Rest In Peace or go forth and light up the heavens!

Helia Rivera

December 12, 2016

Dearest Ellen Whitehurst may you rest with the Angels in eternal peace. Thank you for your guidance and wisdom, you'll be greatly missed. Grayson my deepest sympathy to you, family and friends. In thought and prayer, may you find strength in the memories you shared.

Karin Schur

November 26, 2016

Miss you very much Miss Ellen. xoxoK

November 25, 2016

Grayson your mother lit up a room when she entered. I met her through a visit to my home and the minute she came into my life I knew she was very special. I will miss her witty sense of humor, monthly newsletter full of wisdom and knowledge and her visits to my home to reconnect and make positive changes in my life. She will be missed by so many. RIP sweet Ellen...

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