Rita A. Tague
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Rita A. Tague, age 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born September 27, 1944 in Beech Grove to the late Ira Philip Haymaker and Anna Jewell (Pitcock) Hall. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
Rita grew up in Sunshine Gardens and on the west side of Indianapolis. She attended Washington High School. Rita married James Tague in 1986. He precedes her in death along with her first husband, Bobby Jack Ewing.
Rita loved her family, playing cards, John Wayne movies, live music and enjoyed being part of Seniors Helping Seniors in Shelbyville. She was a retired certified home healthcare giver from Alliance Home Health in Indianapolis. She had many friends and was loved by all her family.
Survivors include her children: Gretta (Ron) Niteshke, Gary (Stephanie) Ewing, Don Ewing, Justina (Chris) Jeffries; her siblings: Lavonne (Paul) Salter, John Riley Haymaker; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Tim Agee on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm, with calling beginning at 11:00 am in the Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel, with entombment to follow at Floral Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association or Seniors Helping Seniors.