Mary Ellen Moran Helwig, age 93, of Morehead, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born April 8, 1925, in Dayton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William E. Moran and Cecilia Mashnott Moran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Helwig Jr. in 1985; two brothers, Wilbur L. Moran and Robert E. Moran; and two sisters, Melva Werling and Betty T. (Sister Roberta) Moran. Mary Ellen is survived by four sons, Jack W. Helwig III and Mary Lou of Babson Park, Florida, Don K. Helwig of Grayson, William Lee Helwig and Sue of Morehead, and Stephen B. Helwig and Leatha of West Liberty; 10 grandchildren, Jack W. Helwig IV, Erica Helwig, Krishna Wipert, William Franklin Helwig, Tonya Perry, Melissa Caskey, Heather Caskey, Blair Helwig, Tanner McKenzie and Layla Adkins; and 12 great grandchildren. Mary Ellen was a former employee of Cave Run Clinic and the Morehead Drive-In Theatre. A spunky lady, she enjoyed her family, her pets, and socializing with friends. Mary Ellen was the eldest parishioner in Jesus Our Savior Catholic Church. Visitation for Mary Ellen will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Jesus Our Savior Catholic Church (315 Battson Ave., Morehead, KY 40351) immediately followed by a funeral mass at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Arturo Molina officiating. Interment will be in Lee Cemetery. Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead is caring for arrangements.