Eloise Hudson

Eloise Hudson, 66 of Cape Girardeau passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Southeast Hospital. Eloise "Tiny" was born in Lilbourn, Missouri to Andrew and Clementine Terry Thomas on September 18, 1957. Eloise is preceded in death by her parents; sisters and sister-in-law, Evelyn Pulliam, Dorothy Rhone and Naomi Johnson; brothers and brothers-in-law, Emmanual Thomas, John Henry Thomas, Robert Pulliam, Johnathan Johnson and David Johnson. Eloise married James T. Hudson of Cape Girardeau, Missouri on April 19, 1980. Eloise graduated from Lilbourn High School in 1976. Eloise received her Associate of Child Care Guidance from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She was known as Mrs. Hudson to all her Head Start children through EMAA where she was a teacher and later a Family Advocate. She retired in December 2021. Eloise's hobbies were shopping and Praising the Lord. Eloise was a faithful member of Faith Temple in Wyatt, Missouri under the leadership of Pastor Steve Betts. She gave herself back to GOD under the leadership of the late Supt. Limmie D. Pulliam who also married her and James. Eloise's last wish was to have everyone Be Happy and to Praise God, as we know where she is headed, to be with the Lord! She leaves to mourn and cherish her loving husband of 43 years, James T. Hudson; one daughter, Carmelia Hudson-Coney; one granddaughter, Sierra Hudson; sisters, Ruth Thomas, Vicki Thomas, Barbara (Anthony) Criglar and Brenda (Greg) McKeller; sister-in-law, Delores Wright, all from Missouri; brothers, Duane (Renee) Thomas of Texas, Andrew Thomas of Missouri, Travis Thomas of Texas; and brother-in-law, Issac Johnson of Missouri. Eloise leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and her HeadStart families. Friends may call 10:00 am to noon on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Ford & Sons Sprigg St. Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Ford & Sons Sprigg St. Chapel in Cape Girardeau with Superintendent Steve Betts officiating. Burial will be at New Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to the family to apply toward funeral expenses.

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Eloise Hudson

September 18, 1957 - October 2, 2023