Ellen B. Vaughn passed away at Kent General Hospital surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 8, 2017. She was a resident of Wilmington, DE. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Helen Elizabeth (Ray) and Stanton B. Lank; brothers William and Julian Lank; and her son, Stephen Vaughn.Ellen is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Hayes (Robert) and Laura Robertson; and her grandchildren, Ashley and Michael Hayes.Services will be held at 11 AM at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720 on Saturday, October 14, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen's memory to NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2400 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805. www.Mealeyfuneralhomes.com