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Redith Ewing Obituary

Redith F. Ewing, 82, of Urbana passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Newport, AR on April 17, 1943, the daughter of Jesse & Laura (Harlan) Adkisson. She married Wallace Ewing on September 7, 1971. Redith is survived by a son- Jay Ewing, of Champaign, IL; daughter- Melissa Bunge (Scott) of Livermore, CA; grandchildren Elizabeth Bunge and Abigail Ewing; Stepchildren; Brian Ewing (Teri), Joan Fuller (Jim). She is preceded by her parents, husband. Redith graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts and University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with a master's degree from the School of Social Work. She was a realtor in Champaign-Urbana as well as an owner of the Yellow Cab Company from 1987 until its closure in 2020. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Grace Church of Nazarene, 2403 W Kirby Ave Champaign, IL 61821. Doors open at 11:00 am with a visitation. A reception will follow memorial service which will have a catered lunch at the church. Burial to follow at 2:30 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana. Condolences may be made at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Redith F. Ewing, please visit our floral store.

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Published by Chambana Today from Jul. 11 to Jul. 16, 2025.

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Shelby Atwood

July 17, 2025

In loving memory of a loyal friend. We will love you and miss you already.

Robert Bridgewater

July 17, 2025

Redith was one of the kindest ladies our family has ever known. She became a dear friend! We leased her condo in Beringer Commons from 2011 through 2019 until my son's catastrophic at-work accident at FLEX-N-GATE. My mother always looked forward to sending her a birthday card each year. Prior to my son's accident, we helped Redith empty her office in preparation to having new carpet installed. THANK YOU Redith, for "everything" you did for us. YOU WILL BE MISSED!

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Brian Maloney

July 16, 2025

Redith, you were such a fabulous and generous lady. I remember when our son died and you sent a check for $500 out of the blue. You didn't have to do that, but that was the kind of person you were. Growing up with Jay as my very best friend you were always so kind and generous. I will miss you and think about you often.

Tom Bruno

July 13, 2025

52 years ago when I was an undergraduate, Redith was the no-nonsense owner of Yellow-Checker-Radio cabs and I drove a cab. 20 years later she bought a rental house from me. The memories of cab-driving in an unknown town as a 19-year-old are still fresh. Thanks, Redith, for the experience.

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18

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

Grace Church of Nazarene

2403 W. Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL

Jul

18

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Grace Church of Nazarene

2403 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign, IL

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18

Burial

2:30 p.m.

Woodlawn Cemetery

Urbana, IL

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Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory

1900 S Philo Rd, Urbana, IL 61802

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