Mrs. Ellen Marie Rosynek Khoury passed peacefully from this life on November 10, 2025 surrounded by family.

Ellen was born in Chicago but lived in Atlanta from the age of 10.  Her earliest recognition was being the third of three sisters born on St. Patrick's Day over a five-year period, an event that was celebrated in the Chicago Tribune and by all her family throughout her life.

In addition to being a loving and supportive sister, Ellen established herself as an accomplished businesswoman.  She enjoyed a distinguished career at Olympus Cameras where she managed camera sales across the Southeast region, earning numerous accolades and recognition for her achievements.  During that time, she also began designing high-end women's jewelry, reworking old pieces and creating intricate and lovely new pieces which are much coveted by her clientele.  After retiring from Olympus, while continuing her jewelry design business, she opened a sizeable and popular Pilates Studio in Midtown Atlanta.  Fitness was a lifelong passion of Ellen's and kept her ever fit and active.

The most treasured and significant moment of Ellen's life was meeting her sweetheart, Robert Khoury, at his camera business.  She spoke often of the magic of their meeting and the instant connection she felt to Bob.  Married before a Justice of the Peace, Bob began his lifelong commitment to Ellen by ponying up the extra $5 for a prayer, a story Ellen laughingly and affectionately recounted many times.  Ellen and Bob were devoted to each other during 41 memorable years of marriage.

Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elsie Godsted Rosynek.  She is survived by her husband, Bob; five sisters, Sandy (Rick), Karen (Jerry), Pam (Leonard) Mimi (Dan) and Kathy.  She was a beloved aunt to eleven nieces and nephews, and great-aunt to thirteen great nieces and great nephews, who all had a special bond with her.  Elegant, well-spoken, and poised, Ellen made many friends and attracted much praise throughout her life for her accomplishments and her kindness.  She will be profoundly missed by all.

A Celebration of Ellen's life will be held at two o'clock Friday, November 14, 2025 in the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary with the Rev. Dennis Wilkes officiating.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 12 noon until the service hour on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Flowers are optional.  Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Shepherd Center Foundation. (https://foundation.shepherd.org)

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net.

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ellen Marie Rosynek Khoury.