Ellaina Marie Brightbill, 42, passed away on Thursday March 31, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1979, in Salina, the daughter of Bernard and Theresa (Roesner) White.

She graduated from Ell-Saline HS in 1997and attended Colby Community College where she was an active cross-country and band member. She earned a BS degree from Kansas Wesleyan University.

Ellaina met her husband, Jason Brightbill, in 2017. They were married on September 19, 2020. They were both the love of each other’s lives.

She spent her working years providing physical and Lymphedema therapy to those in need. She was devoted to her patients and provided an abundance of comfort and healing to them.

To say Ellaina was one of-a-kind is an understatement. She was enthusiastic, loving and quirky, yet one of the most intelligent individuals. No one could pull a prank and take a joke like Ellaina, and she always seemed oblivious to her beauty and wit.

She is preceded in death by her father, Bernard White. She is survived by her husband, Jason Brightbill; son, Jonah Mattson; mother, Theresa White; in laws, Bill and Debbie Brightbill; brothers, Andy White, and Daniel White; sister, Bridget Brocato (Ryan); nephews, Dylan White, Nolan White and Larsen Brocato; niece, Fallon Brocato; the Mattson families, many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her beloved giant furbabies, Bonnie and Clyde.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, Kansas. There will be a Rosary at 10:30. p.m. prior to the Mass. A parish luncheon will follow the services. A private burial will take place later in the day. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salina Animal services on her behalf.