Lavenia Gregson Hudgins passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2020 in Arlington at the age of 97. Lavenia was born on July 9, 1922. A lifelong resident of Fort Worth, Lavenia graduated from Northside High School in 1939. She married Frank S. (Sam) Hudgins Jr. on March 24, 1940. Together they lived on a farm and raised livestock. In their later years, they enjoyed traveling around the United States. In the year of 2000, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Lavenia was an active member of Sagamore Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her willingness to help others. She loved hosting family celebrations in her home. Lavenia was a talented artist and she enjoyed working 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank S. (Sam) Hudgins Jr.
Survivors: Daughters, Donna Hester and husband Mike of Fort Worth; Martha Russell and husband Steven of Arlington; Granddaughter, Michelle Skrasek and husband Steve of Arlington; Great-Granddaughter, Jaycie Skrasek.