Susan "Susie" Woolridge

Susan "Susie" Woolridge obituary, Shelbyville, IN

Susan "Susie" Woolridge

Susan Woolridge Obituary

Susan “Susie” Wooldridge, 63, of Shelbyville, gained her wings and went home on, Friday, April 19, 2024.

She was born November 14, 1960, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Jerry Wooldridge and Sandra (Kelso) Carew.

Susie is survived by her father of Georgia; daughters, Heather Colapietro of LaVernia, Texas, and Crystal Wooldridge of Shelbyville; son, Ryan Wooldridge of Chesapeake, Virginia; brothers, Bryon Marsh of Franklin, Doug Gribbons of Florida, and Johnny Wayne Gribbons and wife, Melissa, of Greenwood;  sisters, Wendy Gribbons of Columbus, and Shawnadee Gribbons and husband, Aaron; grandchildren, Gabrielle Moore and husband, Seth, Marina Barrero, Adrian Barrero, Makenzie Wooldridge, Tanner Wooldridge and Richard Miller; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother; brother, Richard Marsh; grandmother, Mary Stout; grandfather, Wayne Galloway; and niece, Sherry Gribbons.

Susie formerly worked as a CNA and painter.

She was a very talented artist.

Susie loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and music.  She enjoyed family functions and was the “life of the party.”  She never met a stranger.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, April 26, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.  Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with Susie’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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