Mrs. Julia B. Hudson, the widower of John "Charlie" Hudson, was the daughter of the late Rubin & Annie Davis Benjamin. She was born in Mayesville, SC on January 22, 1924 and after the death of her parents, reared by her sister, the late Annie L. McCray.

Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy "Dotty" Hudson and her brother David Benjamin. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living, Sumter.

She received her early education in the public schools of Mayesville, SC. Because she understood the importance of education, she received her diploma in 1977 from Sumter High School.

The best example of a true servant of the Lord, "Miss Julia" served in numerous capacities at Unionville A.M.E. Church to include the choir, Sunday School, Missionary and Stewardess. She proudly wore the title, "Mother of the Church."

Mrs. Hudson's civic involvement was equally extensive at her work in the church. Attending community meetings and having a voice for the people, she was actively involved in the betterment of her community. In recognition of her civic mindedness, the City of Sumter proclaimed June 10, 2006 as Julia B. Hudson Day. She also enjoyed her service as a volunteer Candy-striper at Tuomey Hospital.

According to Miss Julia, "hard work never hurt anybody." Aside from taking care of everybody in the neighborhood, she worked for years as a beautician; loved to sew and retired from Campbell Soup Co.

Left to cherish her memories and live by her example is a son, David Jenkins Hudson of Silver Springs, MD; a sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson; two cousins, Frances Wilson and Wilhelmina Harris; a god-son, Jaime Carter; a god-daughter Ronetta Moses, all of Sumter; a god-daughter, Mary Thomas of Greenbelt, MD and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 12-8pm at Job's Mortuary

Mrs. Hudson will be placed in the church on Monday, April 18 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11am at Unionville AME Church, 2036 Swimming Pen Rd, Mayesville, SC 29104, SC with Reverend Alvin E. Webb, Officiating and assisted by Reverend Joshua Dupree. Interment will follow in Unionville AME Church Cemetery.

Family will be receiving friends at the home of her sister-in-law, Naomi Hudson, 18 Shirer St., Sumter, SC 29150.