She was the widow of William P. (Bill) Hudgens, Jr., and during her career she served as a teacher, coach, an office manager and a nursing home administrator. She received her education from Drew Central High School, and Arkansas A & M. One of her loves was being a Sunday School Teacher. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Gaston Woods, her mother, Alma Estelle Johnson Woods, a brother, Thomas K. (Billy Tom) Woods, her husband, William P. (Bill) Hudgens, Jr. and one son, Jerry Lynn Hudgens.
She is survived by two sons, Terry Hudgens of Hot Springs, and Dennis Hudgens of Bryant, Grandsons Wayne Hudgens (Tonya) , and Jeff Hudgens (Milca), Dr. Jay Hudgens (Marlana), Granddaughters Nikki Cook (Billy), and Shea Harrell (Brad), step-grandchildren, Missy Newcomb and husband, Rob and Bill Fortenberry, and also seven great grandchildren.
Condolences(10)
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, May 13, 2014 How sad to loose those whom we love so dearly. Marguerite was such a beautiful and sweet lady.We all loved her dearly and remained friends throughout the years. She an my mother Claudie Gladden had so much in common as former teachers and were great friends. With love & sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllister
Charles Calhoun
Redfield, AR Monday, May 12, 2014 Marguerite was truly a joy to pastor. Eddie and I loved her dearly, and were greatly blessed by being a part of her life.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, May 12, 2014 Dennis,Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Dennis Wells
Barbara Barnes
Hot Springs, AR Monday, May 12, 2014 Thinking of you at this difficult time. I know that you are consoled by the fact that she is at peace and looking out for you from a better place.lindarowe funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, May 11, 2014 my condolence to the hudgens family my God bless you'llBobby Gilliam& Margaret
Shreveport, LA Sunday, May 11, 2014 We are so sorry to hear of Margaret Hudgens and remember so well and Thomas K.( Billy tom) woodsShe and Billy Tom Woods are close kin and helped me on
our famly Genealogy my mother's side .for E. J. " Dean "
Berry was born close to them. They both helped me understand so much about my mother's kin.
We will forever remember them. Our
Prayers are that the Lord and savior will bless them forever.
Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 11, 2014 My sympathy and prayers go to the Hudgens family during this difficult time. Mrs. Marguerite was a wonderful lady and a great example of Christian love. I was always impressed by her positive attitude. She and my mother Fay McClain were Drew Central High classmates (class of 1941).Peggy McDaniel Byrd
Bryant, AR Sunday, May 11, 2014 Sorry for the loss but I know she is rejoicing with her Lord and Savior. Many prayers to all the family. Love the Byrds.Sylvia Kulbeth
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 11, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Lots of memories from working with her for many years.Sylvia and Bo Kulbeth
Kaye Cooper Kiker
glen allan, MS Saturday, May 10, 2014 She was a great person. Remember great times with her at Northside Baptist. Prayers with you all.