Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Woodbine Cemetery for Virginia Hudson.
Hudson, 94, went into her well-earned sleep at the beginning of the Sabbath, Feb. 24, 2017, in Roswell.
Kelly Pete of Lovington will officiate at the services. Pallbearers will be Terra Anaya, Jason Lucero, Hiram Hudson Jr., Susan Chapman Wages, John Groh and JJ Forrest. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Gonzales, David Warner, Mairn Stufflebeam, Will Chapman and David Anaya.
Virginia was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Alamogordo. Her maiden name was Virginia Crim, the fourth of eight children – Ada, Ina, Ruby, Virginia, John, Benjamin, Lillie Mae and Pearl – born to Frank and Mary Crim. Virginia’s mother, father, and all of her siblings preceded her in death.
In 1944, she married Bolivar James Chapman, who passed away in 1957. The fruits of her marriage to Bolivar were four children – Virginia Carol Reed-Kaspar, Larry James Chapman, Jerry Eugene Chapman and William Phillip Chapman – all of whom preceded her in death.
After her husband Bolivar’s death, Virginia met and married Hiram Henry Hudson in 1958. Their marriage resulted in two children who survive her: Beverly Frances Moore and Hiram Laray Hudson. Virginia’s husband, Hiram, preceded her in death in 1978. She was richly blessed with approximately 27-plus grandchildren, 95-plus great-grandchildren, and five-plus great-great-grandchildren.
Virginia’s marriage to Hiram made her a preacher’s wife, with all the joys and heartaches that entailed. Her faith was unshakable, and her foundation was solidly built on the Rock of Jesus Christ. Although Virginia’s physical body greatly deteriorated in her twilight years, which caused her a large measure of suffering, her spirit remained strong until she went to her final rest.
Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, beloved by her family and all who knew her, your absence leaves a huge void in many lives. Virginia was an articulate, highly intelligent lady, full of grace and virtue, wisdom and compassion, unassuming, and one who loved the Lord with all her mind, heart and soul.
A Godly man once said that “tears are the ink of life.” Virginia could have written many books with that profound ink during her walk in this life. She tried to instill a high moral character into her children and grandchildren, trying to teach every one of us the right way to live and be. Virginia’s many, many heartfelt prayers and tears she shed for all of us were not done in vain.
Momma, Grandmother, you will only sleep for but a little while until we all meet again.
Arrangements are under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed online at www.artesiafunerals.com.
