Frances

Wooldridge

Mrs.  Frances Wooldridge (nee: Simmons) of Wright City, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1942, to the late William and Katie (nee: Lawrence) Simmons. She had reached the age of 83.

Frances was united in marriage to James C Wooldridge on December 12, 1964, in Hobart, IN. They celebrated 60 wonderful years together. This union was blessed with three children, Darryl, Stan, and Joy. Frances was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family. She loved to read. Reading was her favorite pastime. Frances had a strong faith in God and enjoyed working with children in the church. She liked to go camping with her family and enjoyed a good shopping trip. Frances like to work out in her yard, picking up sticks and gumballs. Frances especially loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren. Her grandchildren were her world. Frances was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to so many.

Frances Wooldridge was preceded in death by her parents, William and Katie. She is survived by her loving husband, James; her three children, Darryl Wooldridge, Stan Wooldridge and wife, Robbie, Joy Butler and husband Ross; nine grandchildren, Duane Wooldridge, Tiffany Lake, Kaylee Akens, Chris Wooldridge, Nikole Wilcox, Kailyn Wooldridge, Jeremiah Butler, Joseph Butler and Joshua Butler; 15 great grandchildren, Cameron, Audrey, Gracie, Josie, Xander, Xoey, Carson, Waylon, Maverick, Xander, Phoenix, Harley, Kingston, Lilliann and Wyatt; one brother, Doyle Simmons; a host of other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Celebration Service will begin at 12:00 PM followed by a burial at the Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorial donations, made in honor of Frances, are suggested to be given to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net.