Ellen Lucille Hudson was born in Rowan County on August 12, 1934, daughter of the late James and Callie Williams Horn. She attended Davie County Schools, and graduated from Davie County Training School in the class of 1952. Ellen had an aspiration to become a nurse and for several years she worked as a CNA at Fran Ray Nursing Home in Mocksville. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she served as a missionary until her health failed. She was married to Thomas Hudson, who preceded her in death in 1977. Ellen was known in the community for her beautiful flower garden, which she enjoyed working in, and sitting on her front porch in the swing. On Friday, August 25, 2017, she departed this life in Winston-Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. She is survived by two sons, Norris Hudson of Mocksville and David Hart of Winston-Salem; two daughters, Julia (Kevin) Simmons of Winston-Salem and Tammy Hudson (Jerry Allen) of Mocksville; one sister, Verbena Young of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren, Devin Hart, Tekia Torrence, Jermaine Melton, and Latrice Stevenson; four great-grandchilden; three special nieces, Carmen Horn, Lisa Dulin and Elaine Dulin; other relatives and friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ellen Lucille Hudson please visit our Sympathy Store. Service AUG 29. 4:00 PM (EDT) Shiloh Baptist Church 544 E Depot StreetMocksville, NC