Lynn (Sanders) Hudson, age 74 of Birmingham, AL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was born April 18, 1944 in Peyton, Mississippi to Clarence and Ona Davis (Irby) Sanders.
Lynn is survived by her daughter Dawn Nelms (Barry) and son Derek Hudson (Candice); brothers Paul and Bobby Sanders; sisters Martha Safley (Clyde) and Ona Patrick; her boyfriend David Neal; her grandchildren Rachel Nelms, Haylee Nelms, Nikki Hudson, Casey Koga (Akira), Brittany Hudson, Kallyna Hudson, Jared Hudson, and Trevor Hudson; great-granddaughter Aurelia Chakraborty; and numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; her first husband of 47 years, James "Michael" Hudson; her late husband, William Copeland; her brothers Charles, William Lee, Presley, Delano, and David Sanders; and her sisters Doris Pettis and Mary Dozier.
Lynn was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She moved to the Birmingham area from Mississippi in 1969. Lynn loved spending time with her grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as "Nona". She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing various games, and reading. Throughout her lifetime in Birmingham, Lynn was a member at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Pinson First Baptist, and most recently attended Eastside Baptist Church. She had many close friends from her churches, the coffee shop, and the Senior Center. Lynn liked to stay busy. She was an avid Alabama football fan and also a collector of tea sets. Lynn will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her.
A visitation for Lynn will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ridout's Trussville Chapel, 1500 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral service officiated by Johnny Kilgore will follow visitation at 12:00 PM. Burial at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, 4386 Buzbee Rd, Pinson, Alabama.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Diabetes Research Institute in memory of Lynn Hudson.
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