Romona Wooldridge was born in Saddle, Arkansas, the daughter of Obie Grissom and Goldie Robinson Grissom on July 6, 1931 and departed this life on October 9, 2019 at her home in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
She was united in marriage to Robert Wooldridge on October 14, 1950 in Pontiac, Michigan. He preceded her in death on August 17, 2018.
She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Hull of Springfield, Missouri; her son Robert Lee Wooldridge and wife Georgie, of Nixa, Missouri; two sisters, Roberta Bishop of Conway, Arkansas and Lovena Gilbreath of Pontiac, Michigan; one brother, Travis Grissom of Saddle, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Matthew Hull of Springfield, Missouri and Chelsea Keller and husband Tim of Nixa, Missouri; three great grandchildren, Kameron, Finley and Wilder, many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wooldridge; her parents, Obie and Goldie Grissom.
Mrs. Wooldridge was a dedicated homemaker. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing delicious meals for her family. She liked painting ceramics, shopping and in her younger years she enjoyed playing basketball and roller skating.
She will be remembered as deeply devoted to her family and will truly be missed by her family and all that knew her.
Funeral services for Romona Wooldridge will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Brother Charles Morgan officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday, October 15th from 1:00 PM until service time.
Interment will be in Saddle Cemetery near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc in Thayer.
October 14, 2019 @ 8:53 am
So sorry to learn of Romona’s passing. I was out of town when she died. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.