Tamra McDonough Wheeler Obituary (1958 - 2022)

Tamra (Tamie) McDonough Wheeler, 64, passed away on November 5th 2022 at the Cedar Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Her death was caused from complications of a rare brain syndrome called PRES. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, aunt, and friend. Tamie was born June 5th 1958 in Cedar City, Utah to Talmage and Yvonne McDonough. She was born and raised on Highland Drive and loved to play in the hills behind her house and down by the creek. She was raised with and loved by her three sisters and brother. Sandra (Wells) Webster, Hollie (Doug) Urie, Colleen Blackner (deceased) and Wade McDonough. Tamie worked at the Pizza Factory when it first opened in Cedar City, Valley Medical Center, TWA, KBRE Radio Station, and the Department of Natural Resources, where her work ethic and abilities were greatly appreciated. She enjoyed cooking, especially her coconut bread and cream pies. She loved her dogs, Chinese food, watching WWE and AEW wrestling, flowers, coloring, and, Dr. Pepper. Family was very important to Tamie, she loved them all! She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Tamie is survived by her three children, Tyler (Heather) Marshall, Ashley Marshall, and Derek (Amanda) Wheeler, six grandchildren, Jacob Larsen, Tenaysha Larsen, Talmage Marshall, Hay Lee Jo Marshall, Wyatt Marshall, and Ayden Wheeler, four great grandchildren Zachary, Emma, Luke Larsen, Tyler Joe Larsen, and many nieces and nephews. Final Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org.