Julia B. Hudson, widow of John "Charlie" Hudson, was a daughter of the late Rubin and Annie Davis Benjamin. She was born on Jan. 22, 1924, in Mayesville. After the death of her parents, she was reared by her sister, the late Annie L. McCray. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy "Dotty" Hudson, and her brother, David Benjamin.
She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living, Sumter.
She received her early education in the public schools of Mayesville. Because she understood the importance of education, she received her diploma in 1977 from Sumter High School.
The best example of a true servant of the Lord, "Miss Julia" served in numerous capacities at Unionville AME Church to include the choir, Sunday school, missionary and stewardess. She proudly wore the title "Mother of the Church."
Mrs. Hudson's civic involvement was equally extensive as her work in the church. Attending community meetings and having a voice for the people, she was actively involved in the betterment of her community. In recognition of her civic mindedness, the City of Sumter proclaimed June 10, 2006 as Julia B. Hudson Day. She also enjoyed her service as a volunteer candy-striper at Tuomey Hospital.
According to Miss Julia, "Hard work never hurt anybody." Aside from taking care of everybody in the neighborhood, she worked for years as a beautician. She loved to sew and retired from Campbell Soup Co.
Left to cherish her memories and live by her example are a son, David Jenkins Hudson of Silver Springs, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson; two cousins, Frances Wilson and Wilhelmina Harris; a godson, Jaime Carter; a goddaughter, Ronetta Moses, all of Sumter; a goddaughter, Mary Thomas of Greenbelt, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Unionville AME Church, 2036 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, SC 29104, with the Rev. Alvin E. Webb officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joshua Dupree.
Interment: Unionville AME Church Cemetery.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living, Sumter.
She received her early education in the public schools of Mayesville. Because she understood the importance of education, she received her diploma in 1977 from Sumter High School.
The best example of a true servant of the Lord, "Miss Julia" served in numerous capacities at Unionville AME Church to include the choir, Sunday school, missionary and stewardess. She proudly wore the title "Mother of the Church."
Mrs. Hudson's civic involvement was equally extensive as her work in the church. Attending community meetings and having a voice for the people, she was actively involved in the betterment of her community. In recognition of her civic mindedness, the City of Sumter proclaimed June 10, 2006 as Julia B. Hudson Day. She also enjoyed her service as a volunteer candy-striper at Tuomey Hospital.
According to Miss Julia, "Hard work never hurt anybody." Aside from taking care of everybody in the neighborhood, she worked for years as a beautician. She loved to sew and retired from Campbell Soup Co.
Left to cherish her memories and live by her example are a son, David Jenkins Hudson of Silver Springs, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson; two cousins, Frances Wilson and Wilhelmina Harris; a godson, Jaime Carter; a goddaughter, Ronetta Moses, all of Sumter; a goddaughter, Mary Thomas of Greenbelt, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Unionville AME Church, 2036 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, SC 29104, with the Rev. Alvin E. Webb officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joshua Dupree.
Interment: Unionville AME Church Cemetery.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Julia B. Hudson, widow of John "Charlie" Hudson, was a daughter of the late Rubin and Annie Davis Benjamin. She was born on Jan. 22, 1924, in Mayesville. After the death of her parents, she was reared by her sister, the late Annie L. McCray. Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy "Dotty" Hudson, and her brother, David Benjamin.
She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living, Sumter.
She received her early education in the public schools of Mayesville. Because she understood the importance of education, she received her diploma in 1977 from Sumter High School.
The best example of a true servant of the Lord, "Miss Julia" served in numerous capacities at Unionville AME Church to include the choir, Sunday school, missionary and stewardess. She proudly wore the title "Mother of the Church."
Mrs. Hudson's civic involvement was equally extensive as her work in the church. Attending community meetings and having a voice for the people, she was actively involved in the betterment of her community. In recognition of her civic mindedness, the City of Sumter proclaimed June 10, 2006 as Julia B. Hudson Day. She also enjoyed her service as a volunteer candy-striper at Tuomey Hospital.
According to Miss Julia, "Hard work never hurt anybody." Aside from taking care of everybody in the neighborhood, she worked for years as a beautician. She loved to sew and retired from Campbell Soup Co.
Left to cherish her memories and live by her example are a son, David Jenkins Hudson of Silver Springs, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson; two cousins, Frances Wilson and Wilhelmina Harris; a godson, Jaime Carter; a goddaughter, Ronetta Moses, all of Sumter; a goddaughter, Mary Thomas of Greenbelt, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Unionville AME Church, 2036 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, SC 29104, with the Rev. Alvin E. Webb officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joshua Dupree.
Interment: Unionville AME Church Cemetery.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living, Sumter.
She received her early education in the public schools of Mayesville. Because she understood the importance of education, she received her diploma in 1977 from Sumter High School.
The best example of a true servant of the Lord, "Miss Julia" served in numerous capacities at Unionville AME Church to include the choir, Sunday school, missionary and stewardess. She proudly wore the title "Mother of the Church."
Mrs. Hudson's civic involvement was equally extensive as her work in the church. Attending community meetings and having a voice for the people, she was actively involved in the betterment of her community. In recognition of her civic mindedness, the City of Sumter proclaimed June 10, 2006 as Julia B. Hudson Day. She also enjoyed her service as a volunteer candy-striper at Tuomey Hospital.
According to Miss Julia, "Hard work never hurt anybody." Aside from taking care of everybody in the neighborhood, she worked for years as a beautician. She loved to sew and retired from Campbell Soup Co.
Left to cherish her memories and live by her example are a son, David Jenkins Hudson of Silver Springs, Maryland; a sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson; two cousins, Frances Wilson and Wilhelmina Harris; a godson, Jaime Carter; a goddaughter, Ronetta Moses, all of Sumter; a goddaughter, Mary Thomas of Greenbelt, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: Unionville AME Church, 2036 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville, SC 29104, with the Rev. Alvin E. Webb officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joshua Dupree.
Interment: Unionville AME Church Cemetery.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
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