Virginia Drew Hudgins, 88, of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully on September 20, 2018. Born in Wrens, Georgia on October 28, 1929, she grew up in Waynesboro, Georgia, the much-adored baby of nine. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, George W. Hudgins, son Drew Ben Hudgins and wife Kerri, daughter Jill Hudgins Randall and husband Patrick, and three grandchildren: Ben and Anna Randall and Maximilian Hudgins.
Virginia graduated from Waynesboro High School and received an Associate Degree from GSCW (Georgia College) in Milledgeville, Georgia. She met George while working in Atlanta and they were married on March 23, 1952 in Macon, Georgia.
Virginia lived in Tampa from 1955 until 1991, content to make a lovely home on Davis Islands while giving wings to her husband and children. Her Southern accent was especially memorable, as were her brilliant mind, elegant charm and steel magnolia grit. She was a member of Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, the Tampa Junior Woman’s Club 39ers and was a pink lady volunteer many years at Tampa General Hospital.
Virginia loved traveling with George to Drew Family events, business conventions and vacation trips near and far. She also loved time with friends, especially their Couples Club and her bridge, birthday, fashion show and Bible study groups. An avid reader, she checked out a stack of library books every two weeks.
When George retired in 1991, they moved to their beloved vacation spot of Vero Beach, Florida. There, Virginia was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Vero Beach Antiques Study Club. They made many friends in their Grove Isle and church communities.
They moved back to Tampa in 2011 to be closer to children and grandchildren. Virginia rejoined Palma Ceia United Methodist Church and reconnected with many old friends. She also made new friends at their Harbour House condo and at her weekly hair appointments. Visits from Ben, Anna and Max were most treasured.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Palma Ceia United Methodist Church, with a reception immediately following at Tampa Yacht and Country Club.
Please honor Virginia by living a full life, loving your family, knowing where you’re going and being ready to get there.
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