Shirley Austin Wooldridge

Shirley Maxine Austin Wooldridge, 82, of Lynchburg, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late James Alfred Wooldridge. Born on June 12, 1938 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Austin. Shirley was an active member of New Beginning Tabernacle Church. Her main focus in life was her family and her dog, Dixie. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a son, Willis Edward Wooldridge. Shirley is survived by her children, Danny Wooldridge and wife Sheree, George Wooldridge and wife Kim, Jimmy Wooldridge, and Judy Kay Wooldridge (Mark Hutcherson); 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren; and her best friend who was like a sister, Patty Jennings. Shirley and Patty were like Thelma and Louise. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Wooldridge Family Cemetery, Greenhouse Rd, Rustburg, Virginia with Pastor Gary Moore Officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lynchburg Food Bank or to your favorite Animal Rescue Shelter.