Goldie M. Rippeto of Ashland passed away on July 5, 2020 at the St. Joseph Bluffs in Jefferson City. She was 94-years-old.

Goldie was born Dec. 11, 1925 in Ashland, the daughter of Jasper James Griffin and Beulah G. Jones Griffin. She married Elwood D. Rippeto and he preceded her in death. She had a long time companion, James Nichols, who also preceded her in death.

Goldie worked at the University of Missouri in food service. She was a member of the Southern Boone Senior Center for many years where she quilted and played cards. Goldie played softball and basketball in high school. Goldie loved dancing, playing cards, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and MU ball games.

Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. on July 9 at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at Robinson Funeral Home with social distancing.

Survivors include her son, Zachary (Jane) Rippeto of Ashland; and two granddaughters: Keely and Tasha.

Also preceding her in death are three brothers: Elmo, LeRoy and Carel; and one sister, Edith Steelman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to New Salem Cemetery in care of the family.

Goldie M. Rippeto of Ashland passed away on July 5, 2020 at the St. Joseph Bluffs in Jefferson City. She was 94-years-old.

Goldie was born Dec. 11, 1925 in Ashland, the daughter of Jasper James Griffin and Beulah G. Jones Griffin. She married Elwood D. Rippeto and he preceded her in death. She had a long time companion, James Nichols, who also preceded her in death.

Goldie worked at the University of Missouri in food service. She was a member of the Southern Boone Senior Center for many years where she quilted and played cards. Goldie played softball and basketball in high school. Goldie loved dancing, playing cards, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and MU ball games.

Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. on July 9 at New Salem Cemetery in Ashland. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at Robinson Funeral Home with social distancing.

Survivors include her son, Zachary (Jane) Rippeto of Ashland; and two granddaughters: Keely and Tasha.

Also preceding her in death are three brothers: Elmo, LeRoy and Carel; and one sister, Edith Steelman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to New Salem Cemetery in care of the family.