Mrs. Hudson was a member of Rosemary United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School teacher.  She worked at Rosemary Restaurant, the Daily  Maid Bakery, and Fairwood Lanes.  She retired from K-Mart with 18 years of service.  She was a resident of Magnolia Gardens Senior Care in Roanoke Rapids.

Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Anna Reed of Newark, NY and her husband: James David Hudson.

Mrs. Hudson is survived by her children: Richard “Dick” James Hudson and wife, Gail, of Dover, Delaware; Vicki H. Leggett and husband, Andy, of Williamston, N. C.; Joseph “Joey” David Hudson of Roanoke Rapids; Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hudson of Roanoke Rapids; and Debra H. Clark and husband, Kenneth, of Littleton; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild: brother; Jimmy Reed of Rochester, NY, and many special friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Rosemary United Methodist Church, at 2:00 P.M. conducted by Rev. Jim Bell and Rev. Pam Hudson. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service and other times at 1010 Coburn Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC..

Memorial gifts may be made to Rosemary United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 900 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870 or to charity of donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.