Rita Kay Ellinger, 57, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 at 2:00 am in her residence. She was born August 29, 1960 in Marshall, IL to Ralph Rayhel and Barbara (McCullough) Rayhel. Rita is survived by her husband Timothy Ellinger; daughters, Crystal Ellington, Lacey Bigler, and Julie Ellinger; sisters, Mary Hauger and Carlina hart; brothers, Buddy Rayhel, Johnny Rayhel, and David Rayhel; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday July 12, 2018 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm in DeBaun Springhill Chapel. Cremation will follow. Online condolences may be left at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com