Marie Carolyn (Kujawa) Dudley

Marie was born on November 24th, 1944, to Julian and Doris “Jeane” (Pratka) Kujawa in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Reagan High School in 1963 where she played in many varsity sports and was on the honor roll. After graduating, she was married and became a wonderful and loving mother to her daughter, Donna. She then began her 40-year career at Centerpoint Energy (formerly known as United Gas and Entex) where she made many cherished and life-long friends.

Marie excelled in sports, sewing, crafts, and she was an amazing cook and baker! She loved dancing, horseback riding, casinos, camping, floating on the river, and traveling to new places. She also enjoyed the many cruises she took with David, her beloved husband of 31 years. She was always well-dressed with her makeup done and had hair as big as her heart. Her contagious laugh filled every room she was in. She loved bargain hunting, gift-giving, and quality time. She always made sure no one went home hungry and loved having family gather around a table. What she cherished most of all was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Marie is survived by her daughter Donna Hansen (James Colyer) and grandchildren Kelsey Adams (Aaron), Julie Hubbard (Cole), and Jacob Hansen. Great-grandchildren Colson and Caden Hubbard and Aksel Adams. Son David Lee Dudley (Patty) and grandchildren Tyler Dudley, Rachel Russo (Nicholas), John Dudley (Pratiti). Great-grandchildren Scarlett, Robin, and Dorothy Russo. Daughter Brenda Love. Grandson Colby Love. Sister Linda Kujawa. Sisters-in-law Donna Cain and Peggy Schulte (Larry). Previous Son-in-Law, Mike Hansen. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Marie is also survived by her Dachshund Fur-baby, Mimi Dudley.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, David Dudley. Parents, Julian and Lorene “Ann” Kujawa and Doris “Jeane” Pratka. Brother Michael Kujawa. Daughter Terri Smith. Grandson Brian Love, and granddaughter Christy Jordan.

Marie will be remembered for the beautiful, loving, and wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend she was and how dearly she loved her family and friends. Her infectious laugh and fun spirit will live on through our memories of her.

Our family would like to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to Quantum Hospice and the Care Staff at Bahia Personal Care Home, Assisted Living. She dearly loved all the caregivers that took care of her over the years. She called Bahia home. Thank you for taking care of her like she was your own mother, it means more than you know.

Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Service will be at Forrest Park East on Friday, June 14th at 1pm. Catered reception following burial service. All are welcome to attend.