Anna Jo Woodruff

Anna Jo Woodruff, 65, of Lexington, Oklahoma, passed away on September 21, 2024. She was born on October 10, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Robert Alvin Noel and Wilma Jean (Young) Dorsey. In 1971, Anna moved with her family to Oklahoma City, where she attended U.S. Grant High School.

Anna spent some time in Durango, Colorado, before settling in the Norman area and, later, in Lexington with her husband and love of her life, Anthony Ray Woodruff. The couple married on March 7, 1986, and shared a bond that was deep and enduring.

Anna had a vibrant personality and a love for music, especially '70s and '80s rock, as well as country music—anything with a beat that she could dance to. She adored the colors pink and red, and her idea of a perfect day was being near the water, with a swirl in hand, dancing with the people she loved most. She was known for her infectious laughter, often sparked by family or friends doing something funny, or by holding the babies in her family, which she cherished.

Those who knew Anna could learn from her kindness, strength, and independent spirit. She was outgoing and had a heart that put her family first, always offering love and care to those around her. She loved fishing with her girls or anyone willing to join her and enjoyed tailgating until her health no longer allowed it. One of her proudest accomplishments was holding the record for the largest swordfish caught by rod and reel in the Florida Keys.

Anna will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and loving her. She is survived by her beloved husband, Tony, of the home; her daughter, Re’Anna Woodruff of Purcell, Oklahoma; her sisters, Linda Mason of Norman, Oklahoma; Judy Rodriguez and her husband Chuck of Norman, Oklahoma; Louise Burrell of Norman, Oklahoma; her half-sisters, Wanda Gressett and her husband Chuck of Arizona, and Mary Billingsly of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as her treasured fur baby, Rosie.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Wilma; her step father, TC Dorsey; her brothers, Larry Hornsby and Doug Hornsby; her half-brother, Bobby Noel, and his wife, Onie; and her brothers-in-law, Larry Culp, Johnny Mason, and Jim Burrell.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Sunset Estates for the love and care they showed Anna and her family during this time.

A memorial service for Anna will be held Friday, September 27, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Primrose Funeral Service, 1109 North Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071.