Merla Woods Ramsey, 72, of Yukon, Oklahoma, formerly of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024.

She was born September 1, 1951, the daughter of Merle and Doris Woods. Merla and her brother, Mike, were raised in Mt. Carmel.

Merla graduated from Mt. Carmel High School. She received an associate degree at Wabash Valley College and an accounting degree at Eastern Illinois University. Merla moved to Oklahoma and worked for Marathon Oil Company in the accounting department, and later for JMA Company.

She always gave light to a room. Merla loved to travel, to play Beach Boys on loop and dancing.

Merla is survived by her brother Mike (Jo) Woods; nephew, Dennis (Erin); her two daughters, Dawn (Tim) and Shannon (CJ); grandchildren, Tiffanie, Kelby, Bailey, Garrett, Destiny, Jadin, Landon, and Bentlee; and eight great grandchildren and counting.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to www.short-cunninghamfh.com

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve Merla’s family.