Rita Marie Englebry (nee: Gilleland), age 72, of LaGrange, passed away on May 31, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1950, and was a longtime resident of LaGrange, OH. She graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School and went on to become an X-Ray Tech and then to be a Registered Nurse. Surviving Rita include her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Englebry; children, Tammie Cabassa of Florida, Heidi Shaffer (John) of Tennessee; grandchildren, Bradley Englebry, Olivia Cabassa, Marleighna and Adelaina Shaffer; great-grandchild, Oakley; brother, Stan Jewett; twin sister, Lida Zan (Ken); sister-in-law, Elaine Jovanovski (Tom); brother-in-law, Larry Englebry, and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions can be sent to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Friendship APL 8303 Murray Ridge Rd Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences may be made at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.