Clara Ann Reynolds Hudson, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Clara Ann was born Sept. 21, 1942, in Cambridge, Md., to the late John Emery Reynolds and Rhea Cornell Hering Reynolds.
As a child, she grew up in Cambridge, Md., and moved to Lincoln, where she went to elementary school in Ellendale, high school at Milton Consolidated School, and graduated in the Class of 1960, known as “The Best Class Ever.”
Clara Ann married Harry Truitt Hudson Jr. April 13, 1964, and they were blessed with two sons. Clara Ann worked for Sussex Company from 1960-64. She and Harry, better known as Buddy Hudson, were hard workers and developed a business of raising chickens and helping with farming and masonry contractors. Clara Ann was also a member of Delaware State Grange and American Legion Post 28. She also was the State of Delaware Wildlife Enforcement “Auxiliary” Mom.
As a hobby, you could see her dancing to the music of Junior Wilson and his various musicians whom she helped at their musical performances. Clara Ann was known as the band’s “Oldest Roadie.” She was also known for taking lots of family and friends photos.
Clara Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy, in 2002. She is survived by her sons, Harry T. Hudson III and his wife Carrie M. of Milford, and Dale A. Hudson and his wife Kelly L. of Lincoln. She was delighted to have precious grandchildren, Marian A. Galestokova and husband Gabriel, Lauren R. Hudson, Harry T. Hudson IV, Jessica E. Hudson, and Jimmy A. Hudson.
Clara Ann will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She had a unique personality and a wonderful sense of humor. She was known for her honesty and frank comments on life around her. There is a huge void left behind by her passing, which is deeply felt by her family, friends, classmates, and the community. She will be sorely missed.
A Celebration of Life for Clara Ann will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 23, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 416 Federal St., Milton, where a time of visitation for family and friends will begin at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Online condolences and memories can be shared at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.
