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Betty Jo Hudson

November 12, 1928 - January 5, 2023
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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Sunday 1/8, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Service
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Monday 1/9, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The family of Betty Jo Hudson will host a gathering of family and friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Services to celebrate her life of 94 years are scheduled for 10:30 AM on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel with graveside to follow in the Morton Memorial Cemetery. She died on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Please find a service broadcasting schedule, floral purchasing, and an area to share stories of Mrs. Hudson with her family here on this page.  

 

Betty began her working years as a secretary to the County Extension Agent in Cochran County.  She was then the secretary to the manager of Production Credit.  She also worked for Cochran Power and light.  She was appointed county Treasurer in the mid-1970s. She sought election and remained as County Treasurer of Cochran County until she was 65. 

 

Russell and Betty were loyal and faithful members of First Missionary Baptist Church, Morton, Texas. 

 

Betty was quiet in her demeanor, yet her strength was known by all. She served faithfully without wanting or needing recognition. She was so loyal and she loved fiercely. Russell and Betty together left a legacy of service, sacrifice, loyalty, deep love for one another, and most importantly love for our Heavenly Father.  

 

Betty Jo is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo (Jerry) Newton; son, Thomas Russell “Tommy” (Linda) Hudson, Jr.; grandchildren, Sharon Holland “Holly” Landess, Kent Houston (Karrie) Hudson, Jason Cadenhead, Michelle Borchardt, Dacia (Josh) Hamby, and Raina (Tanner) Turner; great-grandchildren, Tyler Landess, Thomas (Skylar) Landess, Natalee Hudson, Sadie Hudson, Leya Hamby, Lake Hamby, Magnolia Turner, Taos Turner, and Evergreen Jo Turner. 

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Russell Sr.; parents, Robert L. and Mary Louise (Jamison) Harrison; sister, Mavis Bybee; and brother, Sidney Harrison. 

 

The family of Betty Jo suggests memorials to the First Missionary Baptist Church, 102 E. Taylor, Morton, TX 79346, or the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department, 1504 8th Street, Wellington, TX 79095. 

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6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
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Sunday 1/8, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
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Monday 1/9, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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The family of Betty Jo Hudson will host a gathering of family and friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Services to celebrate her life of 94 years are scheduled for 10:30 AM on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel withContinue Reading

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Jerry Newton left a message on January 7, 2023:
I was richly blessed to have Betty as my mother-in-law ♥️I will always treasure the precious memories I have of the days past 45 years…. She was a true servant and invested some much of her time serving others. She was such a joy to her kids and grandchildren and great grandchildren ♥️they all loved her so much I will be forever grateful for the many ways she was such a blessing to us….
Leslie Robinson left a message on January 7, 2023:
Betty was our church clerk before me. When she moved to Lubbock I hesitantly took over the position at 1st Missionary in Morton. Betty helped me through the years to do the job well. She has helped so many in our community and hers in Lubbock. Thanks Betty for all you have done. Love Leslie and Jack
Carey, Chris and Robert Frazier, Jennifer Conner, Paula Oyer left a message on January 6, 2023:
We love you Aunt Betty; thank you for the touch of color you added to our lives! We will miss you until we meet again.
Mountain Fields was purchased for the family of Betty Hudson by Carey, Chris and Robert Frazier, Jennifer Conner, Paula Oyer. Send Flowers
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