Ann Elizabeth Hudson

Ann Elizabeth Hudson, 86, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Dallas, TX, with her family at her side. Ann was born in Plymouth, North Carolina, on August 2, 1939, to the late Johnnie H. Hudson and Lillian Bateman Hudson. After leaving North Carolina as a young woman, Ann eventually settled in Indiana where she lived for over 40 years. In 2016, she retired from the county courthouse in South Bend and moved to Texas. She spent her time enjoying the simple pleasures of life: spending time with family; singing and listening to music (she had eclectic taste, but Charley Pride was a favorite); reading (especially western novels); watching television; and hunting for hidden treasures in thrift stores (her motto was “you never know what you’re going to find”.) She also found moments of joy through her fondness for animals – she loved to eat lunch by the lake so she could sit and watch the ducks, but cats always held a special place in her heart. Ann is survived by her sister Lola Kelley and brother Howard Hudson (Tom), all of Youngsville, NC; children, Amanda Smith of Malakoff, TX; Joann Flores (Walter) of Corsicana, TX; Johnny Flores (Yolanda) of Rockwall, TX; Mark Flores of Malakoff, TX; Jay Flores of South Bend, IN; grandchildren Candida Reyes; Brandon Reyes, Katherine Belcher; Dallas Cox; Brian Gonzales; Lauren Gonzales; Patrick Reyes; Johnnie Flores; as well as 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She also leaves behind two nieces as well as friends and extended family in North Carolina, Indiana and Texas. Ann was preceded in death by her parents Johnnie and Lillian Hudson, her long-time partner, Jack Gumm, her sister Lillian C. Hudson, her brother Phillip Hudson, her sister Margie Kemmerzell, her brother-in-law Calvin Kelley, her daughter Rose Flores, and her great-grandson Anthony Reyes. Ann faced many struggles in her life, but her perseverance in the face of hardship proved her tenacity. She showed us, in her own way, how to endure and carry on in spite of life’s challenges. A Remembrance of Life memorial is being planned for a later date. Afterwards, Ann’s ashes will be returned to Indiana for interment in her final resting place. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Ann’s love of animals, please consider making a donation to your local animal shelter. “When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile … Forget that I've stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day “

Ann Elizabeth Hudson

August 2, 1939 - November 16, 2025