August 4, 1966 ~ May 17, 2026
Tandi Rae Ramsey, 59 of Vinita, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1966, in Denver, Colorado to John and Terry (Platt) Ramsey. Tandi attended and graduated from White Oak High School in 1984. She worked for several years as a cafeteria cook at the White Oak Schools. Tandi was a good athlete, playing basketball and softball. She enjoyed driving the country roads, going fishing and being with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family includes her daughter, Kacey Rae Ramsey-Smith (John Wesley Smith) of Vinita, brother, Johnny Ray Ramsey of Colorado, sister, Brandi Rae Nichols (Jason) of Wagoner, grandchildren, Sadie Rae Smith, and Kanie Jae Nichols.
The family is planning a celebration of life in the future. Online condolences may be made at www.highsmithfh.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita. “Vinita’s only locally family owned and operated funeral home.”