Nila and her twin sister Lila were born March 31, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois, two of the thirteen children born to Ira and Edith Patrick. She grew up in Decatur, graduating from Lakeview High School, where she met Terry Hudson. Nila and her high school sweetheart, Terry, were joined in marriage on December 8, 1962. They lived in Illinois until the late 60’s, moved to Missouri for a time, before settling in the Houston area in the early 80’s. Nila moved back to the Kansas City area after her husband passed away in 2016.
She was raised in the Southern Baptist Church and her faith was very important to her. Nila enjoyed looking her best and liked getting her hair and nails done and going shopping. She adored her grandchildren and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Terry Hudson; and eight of her siblings, Dwight, Bill, Ray, Joe, Zelpha, Iris, Linda, and Nancy.
Nila is survived by her children, Lisa Elliott (Mike), Doug Hudson (Dawn), and Nicole Hlavaty (Randy); her seven grandchildren, Christina, James, Kelsie, Tyler, Ryan, Kyle & Skyler; her three great grandchildren, Jordan, Leo, and Wade; her siblings, Cecil, Carl, Carolyn, and her twin sister, Lila; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memories of Nila may be shared at www.churcharcherpasley.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 816-781-2000.
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