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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Ann Elizabeth (Word) Hudson
Ann Elizabeth
(Word) Hudson
Aug 9, 1937 — Dec 1, 2014
Ann Elizabeth (Word) Hudson's Obituary
Ann Elizabeth (Word) Hudson, age 77 of Palestine, Texas died Monday December 1, 2014 in Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler, Texas.
Service:
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 02:00 pm
Location: South Union Baptist Church
805 S. Dorrance Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
Pastor & Officiating Minister: Pastor Dwayne Moffitt, Jr.
Interment following service in Memorial Cemetery, Palestine, Texas.
Visitation:
Friday, December 5, 2014 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Location: Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
1721 W. Oak Street, Palestion, Texas 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
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Biographical Sketch for Ann Elizabeth Word Hudson
Into this world a beautiful baby girl was born on August 9, 1937 to Jesse Leon and Olivia Boyd Word. She was named Ann Elizabeth Word. She was the third child and watched her family grow to include two new younger siblings.
Ann was a life long member of South Union Missionary Baptist Church. Her relationship with God started at a young age and was nurtured in growth under the pastorate of Rev. Joe James, Jr. and continued to grow through the pastoral leadership of the South Union Pastors. Her interest in the educational department of the church led to the establishment of the Ann Word Hudson Library located on the second floor of the sanctuary. Many of the books were purchased by her personally to provide resources for biblical knowledge. Because of her deep family ties to the establishment of this church, she worked tire lessly with other members to have a historical marker placed on this campus.
Ann was a product of the Palestine School System having started her pursuit at Banks Elementary School and completing this journey as the Salutatorian of the A.M. Story Class of 1955. She continued her education by attending Prairie View A & M University, Mary Allen College and Trinity Valley Community College and later obtained her LVN License.
On September 30, 1964. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Cleresa (Clay) Hudson. This union was blessed with one child, James Hudson. A previous marriage to Goree (Junior Garland) Elliott produced one daughter, Vivian Elliot.
For many years Ann served the Palestine ISD as the School nurse, aide and substitute teacher. She worked for and retired as a LVN for T.D.C.J. Michael Unit after 15 years.
Active in her community, Ann was a volunteer for many organizations, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, PTA, election clerk for Anderson County Precinct 3 Box 17. She was a member of Hearts of Love Court of Calanthe #16, Anderson County Historical Commission, Board Member of Memorial Hospital, Member of NAACP and in 1984, she received Citizenship Award from the Negro Business and Professional Women's Club.
Ann departed this life on December 1, 2014 in Tyler, Texas at Mother Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Olivia Word; husband, Clay Hudson; one sister, Jessie Myrtle Bass and two brothers.
Those that will forever cherish her sweet memories are two sons, Rev. James Hudson, Palestine, Texas, Joe (Linda) Hudson, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Vivian (Claude Beavers) Elliot, Palestine, Texas, Linda Baker, Arlington, Texas; brother, Rev. James (Rev. Gloria) Word, Manteca, California; two aunts, Doris Deckard, San Antonio, Texas, Mildred Reed, Washington, DC; four grandchildren, Jason, Roshanda, Harmon and Stephen, a host of other relatives and friends.
Service:
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 02:00 pm
Location: South Union Baptist Church
805 S. Dorrance Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
Pastor & Officiating Minister: Pastor Dwayne Moffitt, Jr.
Interment following service in Memorial Cemetery, Palestine, Texas.
Visitation:
Friday, December 5, 2014 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
Location: Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
1721 W. Oak Street, Palestion, Texas 75801
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine
**************************************************************
Biographical Sketch for Ann Elizabeth Word Hudson
Into this world a beautiful baby girl was born on August 9, 1937 to Jesse Leon and Olivia Boyd Word. She was named Ann Elizabeth Word. She was the third child and watched her family grow to include two new younger siblings.
Ann was a life long member of South Union Missionary Baptist Church. Her relationship with God started at a young age and was nurtured in growth under the pastorate of Rev. Joe James, Jr. and continued to grow through the pastoral leadership of the South Union Pastors. Her interest in the educational department of the church led to the establishment of the Ann Word Hudson Library located on the second floor of the sanctuary. Many of the books were purchased by her personally to provide resources for biblical knowledge. Because of her deep family ties to the establishment of this church, she worked tire lessly with other members to have a historical marker placed on this campus.
Ann was a product of the Palestine School System having started her pursuit at Banks Elementary School and completing this journey as the Salutatorian of the A.M. Story Class of 1955. She continued her education by attending Prairie View A & M University, Mary Allen College and Trinity Valley Community College and later obtained her LVN License.
On September 30, 1964. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Cleresa (Clay) Hudson. This union was blessed with one child, James Hudson. A previous marriage to Goree (Junior Garland) Elliott produced one daughter, Vivian Elliot.
For many years Ann served the Palestine ISD as the School nurse, aide and substitute teacher. She worked for and retired as a LVN for T.D.C.J. Michael Unit after 15 years.
Active in her community, Ann was a volunteer for many organizations, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, PTA, election clerk for Anderson County Precinct 3 Box 17. She was a member of Hearts of Love Court of Calanthe #16, Anderson County Historical Commission, Board Member of Memorial Hospital, Member of NAACP and in 1984, she received Citizenship Award from the Negro Business and Professional Women's Club.
Ann departed this life on December 1, 2014 in Tyler, Texas at Mother Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Olivia Word; husband, Clay Hudson; one sister, Jessie Myrtle Bass and two brothers.
Those that will forever cherish her sweet memories are two sons, Rev. James Hudson, Palestine, Texas, Joe (Linda) Hudson, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Vivian (Claude Beavers) Elliot, Palestine, Texas, Linda Baker, Arlington, Texas; brother, Rev. James (Rev. Gloria) Word, Manteca, California; two aunts, Doris Deckard, San Antonio, Texas, Mildred Reed, Washington, DC; four grandchildren, Jason, Roshanda, Harmon and Stephen, a host of other relatives and friends.
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