Marion Lodema Hudgens, 78, passed away Monday, July 25, 2005 at 3:26 P.M. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.
Lodema was born October 29, 1926 to Guss & Esta (Kelley) Parrish in Williamson County. She married J.O. Hudgens on May 30, 1947 in Marion and together they have shared over 58 years of marriage. Lodema & J.O. lived in West Frankfort for 28 years before moving to Marion.
Lodema was a homemaker. She was a member of First Christian Church of Herrin.
Survivors include:
Husband J.O. of Marion
One Son Greg Hudgens of Marion
One Daughter Karen Johns and husband Mark of West Frankfort
Four Grandchildren:
Kim & Rick Rowland of Christopher
Trent & Hayley Hudgens of Christopher
Vanessa & Kristopher Durfee of Paducah
Dane Johns of West Frankfort
One Great Grandchild Alisia Durfee of Paducah
Two Sisters:
Reola Howell of Marion
Evalena & Lester Ollis of Marion
Sister-in-law Mary Lou Shoemaker of Indianapolis, IN
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded by: Parents, Two Brothers Lester & Virgil Parrish
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Ron Henwood officiating. Burial will follow in Cana Cemetery in Goreville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.