Sept. 21, 1954– Feb. 28, 2026
Marita Jo (Woodruff) Mckee a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was born on September 21, 1954 to Melvin and Mary Fern (House) Woodruff in Elk City, Oklahoma. Marita was raised on a dairy farm in Cowden, Oklahoma where she developed a strong work ethic and a love for life that she carried throughout her years. Marita graduated from Carnegie High School in 1972 and went on to earn as associates degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University Business School. Her dedication and ambition led her to a fulfilling career at the Washita County Clerks Office where she faithfully served for 30 years.
In August 1977, she married the love of her life Ronnie McKee and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Marita was a devoted mother to her three children, Tiffany, Justin, and Ryan. She was also a proud and loving grandmother to her grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life.
Marita loved to spend time traveling especially to Branson, Missouri where she enjoyed watching shows like the showboat Branson Belle, The Presley’s, and Clay Cooper. Her family was her greatest treasure. She loved spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.
Left to honor the memory of Marita are her husband, Ronnie Mckee, of Cordell, Oklahoma Children: Tiffany Robison and husband, Dwight, Belton, TX; Justin McKee and wife, Mellisa, Sentinel, OK; Ryan McKee and wife, Amber, Waynoka, OK Grandchildren: Bridgette Marin and husband, Anthony Nolanville, TX; Cyndal Cook and husband, Michael, Killeen, TX; Seth Davila, Sentinel, OK; Kaden Davila, Sentinel, OK; Jewell Davila, Sentinel, OK; Rylan McKee, Waynoka, OK; Rocklin McKee, Waynoka, OK; Allie McKee, Waynoka, OK.
Great- Grandchildren: Joey Marin, Nolanville, TX; Cole Combs, Nolanville, TX; Addie Marin, Nolanville, TX Brother: Alvin Woodruff and wife, Anita, Watonga, OK.
Sister- in - laws: Leslie Woodruff, Cedar Park, TX; Cheryl Hollingsworth, Norman, OK;and many extended family and friends.
She is prcceded in death by her parents: Melvin and Mary Fern Woodruff, In-Laws: Clifton and Lois McKee, Brother: Gary Woodruff, Brother - in - laws: Charles Hollingsworth and Mike Mckee.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lariat Creek Christian Camp 94495 N 2560 Rd, Geary, OK or High Plains Children’s Home 11461 S Western St. Amarillo, TX 79118 Viewing: 1:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, March 5, 2026 and Friday, March 6 Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma.
Family Viewing: 5:00 7:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2026 at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma Funeral: 10:00 Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Northside Church of Christ, Cordell, Oklahoma Interment: Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, OK.