Emma Joyce Minick Hudson, age 85, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Emma was born on October 4, 1936, in Newberry, South Carolina to the parents of George and Ruby Minick. Emma moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1972 from Spartanburg, SC, had a master’s degree in education and a schoolteacher for over 30 years. A Pastor’s wife of 50 years. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Raiford, FL and she enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years Pastor Harold Hudson, a daughter, Elizabeth Hudson Vandiver (Chris), a sister, Nancy Rutledge and her only granddaughter, Kelly E. Gray.
Funeral services will be held, Monday, June 6, 2022, at 3:00pm at Westside Baptist Church, 7775 Herlong Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210 followed by interment in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the American Cancer Society.
Linda Newmann Willis
October 15, 2022, 8:54 am
May this small grove of three trees represent to all who seek shade and enjoy beauty under their leafy arms, also find Gods peaceful presence!
Marian Danson Griffis
October 15, 2022, 8:54 am
Ms Emma had such a kind loving spirit. She always had a big hug and smile everytime you saw her. Her Christian walk, the love and dedication to her husband and family was a wonderful example of a Godly woman. Prayers for Brother Harold and the family.
Terry Parrish
October 15, 2022, 8:55 am
Been a long time friend of the family . I was Emma’s hairdresser for many years ,plus Elizebeth’s and done a thousand curls on all those girls . Friend well No . All of them made me feel like family . Emma you will be missed .
Lindi Willis
October 15, 2022, 8:55 am
From our very first meeting at a Westside ladies luncheon in 1992, we were “thick as thieves”! We loved to eat out at Applebee’s Restaurant, talking and laughing and eating, not in that order, but our server nearly ran us out we were there so long! Emma was my BFF (Best Friend Forever), and was the only friend who told me when I was “full of hooey!” LOL Although I now live in Virginia, by way of KC, and a span of many years, we loved to chat, exchange family stories, pray for one another and love each other!! I will miss you greatly, Emma, but you have reach life’s highest goal…You are now at home in Heaven and singing in the angelic choirs and worshiping at the feet of Jesus! Save me a place next door. I want to be your neighbor, my mansion next to yours!! I know you are smiling about that! (I’m already planning how to arrange the furniture!!). You have blessed me from day one and someday we’ll have an eternity together!! Thank you for blessing me and a whole host of wonderful people who were fortunate enough to get to call you their dear friend!! See you in Heaven, Emma!! I love you!! ❤️🙏🙌 Lindi Newmann Willis