Ellen Jean Salmons, 81, formerly of Auburn, Indiana passed away at 9:25 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born to the late Elmer D. and Luella Ross on October 6, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She married Benjamin H. Salmons, he preceded her in death. Ellen was a daycare provider and owned Mee Maw's Childcare.

She is survived by daughter, Robin Haggerty of LaFontaine, Indiana

Graveside services will be at a later date at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Garrett, Indiana.

Arrangements were entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com