Obituary of Ruth Holloman Hudson

Ruth Holloman Hudson, 88, of Columbia, SC, passed away June 27, 2015 at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, SC. She was born on April 28, 1927 in Bishopville SC, to the late Grover C. and Effie (Nesbitt) Holloman. A devout Christian woman, Ruth was a long time member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Sumter and later, Temple Baptist Church in Columbia SC. She was very active in her service. She ministered to the elderly, often bringing her own singer. Ruth would often gather the children that did not have a way to Vacation Bible School and take them. She was a loving mother and a dedicated wife. She was strong in character and even through the tough times, she held her family together and close to her heart. Ruth enjoyed her fellowship with others and sharing the word of God with whomever she met. Ruth is survived by her sons; John L. Hudson and Douglas G. Hudson, a sister; Blanche Kimmerlin, grandchildren; Taylor Hudson Bastian, Kelly Hudson Ledford, four great grandchildren, and nieces, nephews and cousins that will miss her. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Louie A. Hudson, a son; James Grover Hudson, and a grandchild; Jimmy Brooks Hudson. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 2, 2015 at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209 from 10 AM until 11 AM. Funeral services will follow with Reverend Jim Thrower officiating. Interment will be at Hephzibah Bible Church in Bishopville, SC following the service. Memorials May be made to The American Cancer Society, 10 S Fork Place, Columbia, SC 29223, www.cancer.org, or to Temple Baptist Church, 806 Universal Drive, Columbia, SC 29209.