Margaret Teresa “Muggs” Wooldridge, 91, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born December 12, 1931, in Mission, Texas the daughter of William and Catherine (Golden) Gasser, who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Carl Wooldridge; her companion of 46 years, Jack Gilmore; three brothers, William, Joe and Gene and two sisters, Ann and Julia.

Survivors include one son, Robin Dridge and his wife Lana of Farmers Branch, Texas; three daughters, Tess Elliott and her husband Garry of Cassville, Mo., Debbie Brown of San Clemente, Calif., and Kerry Renshew and her husband Jim of N.C.; two brothers, Larry Gasser and his wife Loretta of Pierce City, Mo. and Ed Gasser and his wife Phyllis of Pierce City, Mo.; one sister, Kathleen Fritts of Van Buren, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She grew up and attended school in Pierce City, Mo., graduating from Pierce City High School in 1949. She lived in this area all of her life and was the proud owner of WhipPoor-Will Resort in Shell Knob, Mo. which she had owned for over 60 years.

She was of the Catholic faith.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.