Betty Hudgins

Betty Jean Hudgins was born on May 31, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan to Charlie and Verlie Ellison. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1969. She gave birth to her son, Christopher Gordon Anderson on November 27, 1970.

On July 10, 1976, Betty married Robert Gene Hudgins. In 1991, they retired and settled on Beaver Island.

Betty enjoyed strolls on the beach, taking her dog swimming, the sound of the lake, gardening, crocheting, playing cards, reading, music, travel and spending time with her family. She held bragging rights as a cook and baker among her family and always managed to create a ruckus among the boys over the last piece of her cheesecake.

Betty is survived by her husband, Robert Hudgins of Beaver Island, son, Chris Anderson of Canton, MI, stepchildren, Randal (Kathy) Hudgins of Brownstown, MI, Pam Hudgins of Hendersonville, TN, Kimberley Stonestreet of Murfreesboro, TN, brothers, Larry (Susan) Ellison of Kalamazoo, MI, Gary (Jan) Ellison of Wyandotte, MI, Frederick (Hadidiah) Ellison of Portland, OR, 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

There was a sense of calmness to her voice that helped in reasoning through most situations. Her love for family was extended to her small rural community and her work at the Beaver Island Medical Center. She will forever be loved and missed by many.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Gregg Fellowship Hall on Beaver Island. Memorial contributions may be directed to Beaver Island Medical Center.

Psalm 128.3: Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: Thy children like olive plants around about thy table.

Proverbs 31.28: Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Proverbs 31.31: Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her own works praise her in the gates.

Arrangements are being handled by the Winchester Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.