Betty Ruth Hudson

Betty Ruth Hudson, 74, of Morganton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  Born in Burke County, NC on December 20, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Roysville Luther Carswell and Ruth Curtis Carswell.  Betty was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  She enjoyed going to church, worshiping the Lord, and spending time with her family.

A loving and devoted mother and mamaw, she is survived by her children, Johnny Hudson (Owonia), Kenneth Hudson, and Susie Hudson Hicks; grandchildren, Tyler Hudson, Jessica Hudson, and Dawson Hicks; great-grandchildren, Knox Hudson, Emma McAllister, and Hailey Hudson; brother, Luther Carswell (Estelle); and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Clifford Hudson; grandson, Bryce Everette Hicks; brother, Freeman Carswell; and sister, Lela Smith.

The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.