Edith Katherine Hudson's Obituary
Edith Katherine Hudson, age 101, of Georgetown, DE passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Harrison Senior Living. She was born in Bishopville, MD on September 29, 1921, daughter of the late Levin James and Ethie Katherine (Wilkerson) Collins.
Mrs. Hudson attended Bishopville public school until May 31, 1934. She graduated from Buckingham High School in Berlin, MD on June 2, 1939. Mrs. Hudson continued her studies and graduated from Millsboro School of Beauty Culture in Salisbury, MD on April 18, 1941. She married the love of her life, John Russell "Chock Up" Hudson in February 1943, and together they raised their beautiful family. After her husband's discharge from the Navy, they moved to Selbyville, DE.
Mrs. Hudson began her beauty career by working with her sister, Cordelia Smith at her beauty shop in Selbyville, DE. She continued her career, working for such companies as Ethel's Beauty Salon and Racheal Glover's Salon. In 1949, Mrs. Hudson and her family moved to Dagsboro, DE. She had many and varied interests and hobbies. An avid outdoors person, Mrs. Hudson enjoyed relaxing on the beach, collecting shells and sand dollars, while "Chock Up” fished. Camping and traveling were just a few of the things that brought her most joy and during the summer weekends you usually found them camping on the Delaware beaches with friends, an activity that brought her great joy. Spring and fall usually found them in Ocracoke, NC fishing and enjoying the beach. After retirement, they became "snowbirds" and spent every January and February in Florida with friends. More than anything, Mrs. Hudson treasured time spent with those she loved the most. She was a caring and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Loved by many, she will be forever missed by those who had the good fortune to know her.
Mrs. Hudson is survived by her 3 children; her 8 grandchildren; her 5 great grandchildren; and her 3 great - great grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Per Edith's wishes, please do not send flowers In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Edith’s name to the Harrison Senior Living Facility, 110 W. North St. Georgetown, DE 19947 (www.harrisonseniorliving.com)
Please visit Mrs. Hudson's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her virtual guestbook.
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