Mrs. Vera Belle Bamburg Hudson, age 88, died peacefully Thursday June 14, 2018. Vera was born in Mecklenburg County on July 8, 1929 to Fred Bamburg and Vera Mae Smith Bamburg. Vera was the youngest of 8 siblings. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Gene Hudson. Vera had 2 children; Deborah Jean Padgett (Tommy) and Kenneth Don Hudson (Julie), 4 grandchildren; Tommy L. Padgett, Jr. (Lesley), Terry M. Padgett, Bradley D. Hudson (Melissa) and Derrek L. Hudson (Ashley). Vera also had 4 great grandchildren; Lauren, Jazmin, Jack and Max.
Vera was a very independent lady who enjoyed a simple life and her family was everything to her. She never asked for much but always gave. She was always happy. She retired from Pneumafil Corporation in 1994. She enjoyed collecting antiques, reading and history. Vera loved flowers especially yellow roses. Her animals were her loves also; especially her bird Tinker and her cat Houdini.
A graveside service for Mrs. Hudson will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Forest Lawn West Cemetery.