Juanita "Happy" Woodley Wadlington was born on December 7, 1931, and went to her eternal home on September 19, 2025, at the age of 93.

Happy was born in Elysian Fields, Texas to John Jeff Woodley and Alice Elizabeth Whatley Woodley. She was a 1950 graduate of Elysian Fields High School. the same year she married Bailey William "Bill" Wadlington and together they raised 2 children.

Happy worked and retired from Thiokol Chemical Corporation, both in Karnack, Texas and Ogden, Utah. She and Bill were proud owners of Big Pines Lodge from 1966 and 1974. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family and traveling.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Nan Butler of Bozeman, Montana and Robert "Bob" Wadlington of Colorado City, Colorado; two grandchildren, Joan (Jeremy) Briggs of Elysian Fields, Texas and Aaron (Ryann) Wadlington of Pueblo, Colorado; great grandchildren, Bryce Briggs, Bailey (Michael) Dispoto, Lyvia and Jackson Wadlington and sisters, Winnie Houston and Neva Nell Riney along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill of 58 years; brother, JR Woodley and sister, Pauline Foster.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025, at Downs Funeral Home.