Heidi Martha Woldridge

Heidi Martha Woldridge, age 81, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1942, in Blankenburg, Germany. She married U.S. serviceman Sergeant Donald Henderson in Munchenweiler Wrest in West Germany. Prior to Donald's death, they had two children: David and Patricia.

Heidi is survived by her loving husband, Victor Woldridge, her daughter Patricia Henderson (Jeff Alessi), stepchildren Scott (Barbara Garlich), Victor (Barbara Collins), Debra (Paul Basler) and Darryl. She was a loving grandmother to 6 grandchildren, (John Paul, Kevin, Heidi, Stephen, Victor, Katherine) and 6 great-grandchildren (Seth, Isiah, Skylee, Leah, Sophie, Ivy). Heidi has 2 surviving sisters; Marlice & Inge, both living in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Surviving nieces and nephews are: R'Delle, Ginger, Paula, Lorri, Donny & Becky (all in the USA) and Thomas, Birgit, Danielle & Dennis in Germany.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Henderson, son David Henderson, granddaughter Jennifer Basler, and great-granddaughter Evelyn Woldridge.

Heidi had a successful career as an apartment manager and banker. She loved to arrange flowers and create beautiful crafts. She also loved to cook and bake and was generous in sharing her delicious cakes, pies and breads with friends and neighbors.

Heidi could always be counted on when needed and took pleasure in helping others. Please join us in celebrating Heidi's life and honoring her memory. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held on December 12, 2023, at 10:30 am at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 911 W Mt Vernon St, Nixa, MO 65714.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Heidi's name to the Alzheimer's Association at http://act.alz.org/goto/Heidi_M_Woldridge