Rita Joyce Ewell Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Rita Joyce Ewell of Equality, Illinois is shared. Rita, born on July 29, 1939, passed away on July 23, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bert Roe and Elsie Roe (Hughes); her husband Don Ewell; her son Randy Ewell; and her sister Barb Wooley.

She is survived by: her children, Tony Ewell, Angie Drone (Doug) and Kim VanZant (Scott); her grandchildren, Ashley Drone, Shawn Drone (J. J.), Kayla Woodward (Andy), Alyssa Kenning (Brad), Kasey Kahn (Ali), Josh Courtney and Nick Courtney; her great grandchildren, Jacie Reeder (Lucas), Ashton Tuttle, Nash Escobar, Jesse Drone, Sonny Drone, Dalton Harner and Doha Kahn; and her great great grandchild Palmer Reeder.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Life Christian Center in Equality, IL. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.