A Tribute to Ellen White (1924 – 2020)

It is with great sadness that we report on the death of Ellen White at the age of 96 who has died peacefully at her home in Needham. Born in 1924, Ellen served during the Second World War in the WRAF as a barrage balloon operator, was later transferred to Transport Command Headquarters, and attained the rank of corporal. As a village resident who had served in the War, we were privileged two years ago to invite Ellen to light the village beacon on Armistice Day.
Ellen moved to Needham in 1951 where she lived with her husband Dudley. Many will remember her from when she worked for many years as a dinner lady at Redenhall Junior School. She cycled to and from work daily and continued to ride her bike into Harleston into her 80s.
Ellen was Needham’s oldest and longest serving resident and much loved by all who she knew. She is survived by her son, David, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

I am sad to announce the passing of my mother, Ellen Maude White of Needham. Ellen passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 17th June aged 96 years. She has been a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Ellen's funeral will be at St. Marys Church, Redenhall, with arrangements yet to be made.

David White.