Ella Patricia Burbules

North Hampton – Ella Patricia Burbules, 90, of North Hampton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Col. John G. Burbules (USA.Ret) Born in Louisville, KY, on January 8,1935, (sharing the exact birthday with music king, Elvis), Pat was the daughter of the late Francis and Rose (Petter) Tully who were of Irish, German and French descent. Raised in the Catholic faith and educated in Jeffersonville, IN, she attended Jeffersonville High School and graduated in 1952. After graduating, she went on to work in administration for the Colgate company. Pat then pursued and acquired a flight attendant career with Eastern Airlines and was soon living and flying out of NY City. During this time period she met, fell in love with and married, John, a charming Greek Orthodox young man from Chicago who was just starting his career with the US Army. The two, with their shared faith in God, traveled the world, survived two wars, raised three children in multiple homes and states and had what most would say was a wonderful life second to none. Pat was a huge lover of animals of all kinds, but most especially dogs. There was hardly a time in her life that she didn’t have sweet canines in her loving care. Pat also enjoyed blockbuster movies, scary novels, flea markets, creating ceramics and making jewelry. Pat loved roses, angels and red cardinals in the snow, and her most favorite time of year was Christmas time. To have her family around her and snow gently falling was what many of her dreams were made of. Pat is survived by her children; Col. George Burbules (USA.Ret) and his wife Julie of East Dundee, IL, Angela Tiffany of North Hampton, and Cameron Burbules-Sexton and wife Sarah of Schenectady, NY. She is also survived by her siblings, Robert Tully and his wife MaryPat of Indianapolis, IN, James Tully and his wife Barbara of New Albany, IN, and Fr. Henry Tully of Jeffersonville, IN, as well as her five grandchildren, Mary, Melanie, Alexandra, Alayna, and Ashlee and many nieces and nephews whom she all loved dearly. In addition to her parents, Pat is predeceased by her husband, John Burbules, as well as her brother, Michael Tully. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Pat for a graveside service this April, when Pat will be laid to rest with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery. And just as she would have it, the Cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom. At a later date there will be a memorial service for Pat with family and friends in Southern Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ella’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the ASPCA.

Ella Patricia Burbules

January 8, 1935 - February 16, 2025