In her later years, Louise Woodroofe was known locally by the bright bandana that reflected her love of color.

university’s first woman faculty member.
Woodroofe passed away at the impressive age of 104, and was described as “spectacular,” and “wild and splashy” by people who knew her. To learn more about Woodroofe, watch a video made by WILL-TV discussing her life here.
View her artwork and biography here.
Biography & photo: Piece Galleries
Vignette written by: Taylor Tucker, July 2017
Updated: September 2018