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Ellen DeWild Mighell Ludlow, 87, of Franklin, IN passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015. She was born December 29th, 1927 in Ames, Iowa to Albert Thomas Mighell and Dorothy Helen (Allen) Mighell. She graduated from Butler University, with a B.A. (and later an M.A.). She married Robert R. Ludlow, of Indianapolis, IN on June 21st, 1951 in Oswego, IL. They raised their family on the west side of Indianapolis.
Ellen spent most of her career working as a kindergarten teacher and librarian for Wayne Township Public Schools on the west side of Indianapolis, IN. She was active as a church volunteer, most recently Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, IN, and community volunteer and a member of Phi Kappa Phi. Besides helping others, Ellen loved gardening (especially roses), walking, genealogy, golfing, reading, traveling, and recently writing and watercolors.
Ellen’s first love was family and friends. She was always quietly thoughtful, kind, considerate, and generous. She emanated peace for all of us lucky enough to spend time with her. A lifelong learner herself, she shared her joy of learning and books with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ellen’s legacy will be her quiet kindness and gentle smile that filled our hearts with love.
Survived by husband of 64 years, Robert Ludlow of Franklin, IN sons; Jay (Dee) Ludlow of Indianapolis, IN and Jeff (Charlotte) Ludlow of Greensburg, IN; a daughter Beth (Paul) Ogren of Minneapolis, MN; 8 grandchildren, Chris (Courtney) Ludlow of Brownsburg, IN, Katie (Jeff) Ball of Brownsburg, IN, Scott Ludlow of Jeffersonville, IN, Erin (Ben) Buening of Greensburg, IN, Tom Ludlow of Greenwood, IN, Ben (Sara) Ogren of Alnif, Morocco, Peter Ogren of Milwaukee, WI. and Jacob Ogren of Minneapolis, MN; nine great-grandchildren, and sister, Ada Garrison of Toronto, Canada.
Preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Albert Mighell, and brother, Charles Mighell.
The Reverend Andy Kinsey will conduct a memorial service on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1PM at the Franklin United Methodist Community, Wright Chapel, 1070 West Jefferson Street in Franklin, IN where the family will receive friends from 11AM until service time. A private burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hall, IN. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Franklin United Methodist Community, 1070 West Jefferson Street, Franklin, IN. 46131 or Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 East Adams Street, Franklin, IN. 46131. Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center in Franklin is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.