Karen Miller Hudson

Karen Miller Hudson, 59, of Morganton went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 after a courageous and successful battle with cancer.  Born in Wilmington, NC on July 19, 1960, she was the daughter of Jackie Woods Miller of Wilmington and the late Charlie Glen Miller.  She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.  Karen retired from Burke County Public Schools, having taught at Drexel Junior High School and East Burke High School.  She greeted every day with a smile and believed in living life to the fullest.

In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her husband, H. Brian Hudson; children, Holly Brenna Hudson and Hal Brice Hudson; brother, Kim Miller and wife, Cindy of Wilmington; mother-in-law, Lula Hudson of Morganton.

In addition to her father, Karen was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Harold B. Hudson.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019 at Sossoman Funeral Home.  A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Emory officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 1112 Hopewell Road, Morganton, NC 28655 or to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.

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