Mrs. Ellen Rebekah Pitts Camden, 92, wife of the late Sidney H. Camden Sr. and a resident of Exmore, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at her residence.
A native of Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Pitts and the late Ollie Marsh Pitts.
She moved to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1958 and started the first art program in Northampton County Public Schools. She taught art and photography for over 40 years.
After her retirement she continued to substitute for several years. Ellen was a proud member of Eastville Baptist Church, where she served as the treasurer for 60 years and as a trustee for over 40 years.
She is survived by her son, Sidney H. Camden Jr. and his wife, Susan R. Camden, of Eastville; two grandsons, Jonathan Tyler Camden and his wife, Kelen, of Greenville, N.C., and Ryan Lee Camden and his wife, Alaina, of Oak Island, N.C.; a great-grandson, Samuel Jon Camden, son of Tyler and Kelen; and a very special granddog, Sailor.
In addition to her loving husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, James Pitts; and a sister, Mary Bain.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m., at Eastville Baptist Church, with Pastor Doug Delong officiating. Interment was in Eastville Baptist Church Cemetery. Family joined friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverside Shore Cancer Center, P.O. Box 430, Onancock, VA 23417; Eastville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 301, Eastville, VA 23347; or Eastville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 283, Eastville, VA 2347.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
