Ellen J. Conley

   Ellen J. Conley 78 of South Sioux City passed away at her home on Tuesday January 23, 2018.    Ellen was born November 4, 1939 the daughter of Ronald and Margery (Shepardson) Roby at Ewing, Nebraska. She was raised on farms in Nebraska and Iowa.    Ellen married James Conley on October 5, 1959. She was a mother to Penny, Johnny and Paul.    She resided in her home for over fifty years. She had a day care and helped raise many children through it. Ellen enjoyed her yard and received yard of the month numerous times. She also loved birds and her dogs.    Ellen is survived by her daughter Penny Donner of South Sioux City, her son Paul and his wife Rachel Conley of Sioux City, five grandchildren: eight great grandchildren, a sister Janice, numerous nieces and nephews, two sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law.    She was preceded in death by her husband James of fifty-three years, an infant son Johnny, her parents, sisters Shirley Colley and Betty Housh and brother Larry Roby.    The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.