Mary Ellen (Ross) Needham, 95, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Bickford Memory Care in Crawfordsville, with family by her side. She was born in Columbus, Indiana on May 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mattie F. Ross.

Mary Ellen was married to Harold Laverne Needham.  He passed away on July 24, 2017.

Survivors include her children: James (Shirley) Needham of Florida, Michael Needham of New Ross, and Kevin Needham of New Ross; Eight grandchildren; Eighteen great grandchildren; and Four great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by a son: Gary Needham; six brothers; and a sister.

Porter and Hunt Funeral Home of Jamestown has been entrusted with her funeral arrangements. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at New Ross Cemetery, in New Ross, Indiana