Sally Wooldridge

Sally Ann (Wickham) Wooldridge, of Greenfield, Missouri, passed away onWednesday, July 8, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Carthage, Missouri, at the spry young age of 87.

Sally was born October 23, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the only child to Elmer and Daisy Wickham.  At nine years old, the family moved to Beaumont, California, and her parents ran the Corner Store inside the local bus station owned by family friends.  They eventually moved to Hemet, California, where Sally graduated from Hemet Union High School.

After graduation, Sally married Jim Roper, and his military career led them to Kansas City, Missouri, where Jimmy was born and she worked for 10 years in a secretarial job for Sears, Roebuck and Co.  

After the passing of her first husband, she met Floyd “Goat” Wooldridge and the two were married in 1964. Shortly thereafter, Barbara and Bobby were born  

The family moved to Greenfield, Missouri, and Sally worked with Goat’s family at the Pool Hall. Ultimately, she spent over 25 years working for Dunbrooke and truly enjoyed her time there.

In more recent years, Sally loved spending time with friends at the Dade County Senior Center. You will not find a more formidable dominoes player, and if you weren’t careful, there’s a pretty good chance you could find yourself on the other end of her ornery personality.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Goat” Wooldridge, and her parents, Elmer and Daisy Wickham.  

She is survived by her son, Jimmy Roper and his wife, Wanda; daughter, Barbara (Wooldridge) Hannah; son, Bob Wooldridge and his wife, Tiffany; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Funeral services were held at Greenfield Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.  Visitation began at 12 p.m. with service at 1 p.m. and burial at Greenfield Cemetery immediately followed.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dade County Senior Center.  

Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.