She was born, April 7, 1936 in Newport News, Va., and was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John Hudson; parents, Mark and Jeanette DeBerry, 9 siblings, and beloved grandson Marc Vanderford.
Survivors include her son, Bobby Karcher (Debbie) of Opelika, Alabama; daughter, Janet Vanderford of Chesapeake, Virginia; 4 grandchildren, Richard (Sarah) Vanderford, Denise (Joe) Goldman, Russell (Becca) Karcher, and Heather Vanderford; and 6 great grandchildren.
She was a long time resident of Virginia Beach and member of several civic and charitable organizations.
Visitation will be at 1 pm, Monday, August 2nd, Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA.
A Celebration service will follow at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or a charitable organization of your choice.