Dorothy Warren Hudson, retired educator

Mrs. Dorothy Warren Hudson, 88, of Lewes passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.  She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. William H. Hudson, Sept. 19, 2001.

Born June 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Victor Hugh Warren and Dorothy Lucas Warren.  She grew up in Frederica, and was a member of Frederica Trinity United Methodist Church.  

Mrs. Hudson received her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Delaware.  She was a member of Kappa Delta Phi honorary education society.  She also studied at Boston University.  

Following graduation from Frederica Elementary School and Caesar Rodney High School, she become a faculty member at Caesar Rodney.  Later she taught in the Alfred I. duPont School District, Delaware Technical Community College, Georgetown, and Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, Md.  She also taught classes at the Southern Delaware Academy of Lifelong Learning and for Elderhostel, University of Delaware.  

Mrs. Hudson authored The History of Millsboro, Delaware, and a series of English workbooks for adult learners.  She was a contributor to the college text Writing Skills for Technical Students.  She was also published in DSEA Journal, Grade Teacher, and other journals and newspapers.  

Her ministry of music began as organist at Frederica Trinity United Methodist Church, and continued through Rev. Hudson’s pastorates and until her death.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William H. Hudson and a brother, George V. Warren.  Mrs. Hudson is survived by family of her heart, Kenneth and Jane Bethard of Camden.  She also leaves two nieces, Rebecca Gayle Warren Thomson and Anne Elizabeth Warren.  

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro.  The interment will be held privately at Barratt’s Cemetery. It is requested that flowers be omitted.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Melson Funeral Services.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com