Rosa Douglas Hudson, resident of Darlington SC, went home to be with the Lord at her residence on November 23, 2016. A funeral service will be held at Black Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, November 26th at 2:00 PM, with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday at the funeral home.
Born in Darlington on September 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Lorena Josey Douglas and Joe D. Douglas. Rosa graduated from Florence Darlington Technical College with a degree in Accounting. Mrs. Hudson served multiple terms and was currently employed as the Darlington County Auditor. She was also a member of the Darlington Professional Women, Darlington Pilot Club, and SCAT. Mrs. Hudson was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Clerk and was active in the Lucy Smith Circle. She will be remembered for having a green thumb, and as a lady who loved her roses and animals.
She is survived by her spouse of 66 years, Jacob K. "Buddy" Hudson, Sr. Darlington, SC, and her children: Cynthia Hudson Knight (Rev.Roger D.Knight, deceased), of Darlington, SC, Ken Hudson (Pattie P. Hudson), of Darlington, SC, Dianne Hudson Hart (Frank M.Hart) of Conway, SC, Michelle Hudson Reynolds (Wayne L. Reynolds) of Darlington, SC, her grandchildren: Angela R. Knight, of Darlington, SC ,Dale Knight (Dina M Knight) of Columbia, SC Jacob Hudson III (MJ G.Hudson) of Darlington, SC and Jonathan Hudson (Linda Hudson) of Darlington, SC.
The family expresses their thanks to Darlington County Treasurer, Belinda Copeland and to Morrell Rehab for their care and love.
Memorials may be made to the Darlington Pilot Club or Black Creek Baptist Church.