Merle Grace Kearns (May 19, 1938 – August 9, 2014) was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives.

She represented the 72nd House District and served as majority leader in the 126th General Assembly.

[1][2] Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1938, Kearns received her bachelor's degree in home economics from Ohio State University.

Prior to her election to the Ohio House of Representatives, Kearns served in the Ohio Senate from 1991 to 2000, representing the 10th district.

[5][6] Kearns died in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 2014.