Marjorie A. Hudson

January 24, 1940 - January 24, 2022

CHURCHVILLE – Marjorie Ann (Pietak) Hudson passed away on her 82nd birthday, January 24, 2022, in The Retreat at Fishersville.

Born January 24, 1940 in North Tonawanda, N.Y., she was a daughter of John Julius and Mary (Kancar) Pietak.

Marge was a graduate of North Tonawanda High School. She was employed by State Farm Insurance for 15 years, retiring as secretary to an agency field executive. A passionate flower gardener, she was named Gardener of the Year in Waynesboro in 1997. She also enjoyed home decorating, bird watching, and was very fond of her dogs, “Mickey” and “Maggie.” She was an associate member of Fishersville United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Fran Neidrauer and Irene Devonshire. Surviving are her beloved husband, Richard Lee Hudson; a son, John Holland and wife Lisa of Normal, Ill; a stepson, Michael Hudson and wife Karla of Sykesville, Md.; a brother, Eugene Pietak and wife Harriett of Rochester, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Christopher Holland of Waukee, Iowa and Melody Holland, of Normal, Ill; two step-grandchildren, Lucas Hudson and wife Melanie of Elkridge, Md., and Kelli Hudson of Richmond, Va.; three step-great-grandchildren; a niece and godchild, Amy Beth Devonshire of North Tonawanda; and five nephews.

A memorial service will be held February 12 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Bear Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Her final resting place will be in the Hudson family plot in Davis Cemetery, Shipman, Virginia.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Shenandoah, c/o Augusta Health Foundation, PO Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939; or to the UVA Hope Cancer Center, 57 Beam Lane, Suite 300, Fishersville, VA 22939.

Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at bearfuneralhome.com.