Shirley Braddock Hudson

Shirley Braddock Hudson, 78, of Asheville, NC, passed away May 29, 2025.

She was the daughter of William “Willie” Thomas Braddock and Sallie Mae “Todd” Burnice Haynes Braddock.

She raised her kids to love the Lord and trust in Him. She loved to do things for others. She often baked cakes and treats to show her love for those she cherished. Her sense of humor was like no other. Even when distance was in the way, she valued her family above all. She was stubborn and the strongest person I know. She loved deeply and loved those one-on-one chats. She could hear a song and play it on the piano, leaving you in awe. She was very talented in crocheting, even coming up with her own patterns. All animals, even wild, were her fuzzy face children. Children stole her heart, and she loved spoiling them rotten!

She left a mark on anyone blessed enough to know her.

Truly a precious soul that will be deeply missed!!! I love you to the moon and back Momma!!!

From her daughter Charlotte:

Loved all animals, has risked her life saving wild animals, hummingbirds were her favorite, Christmas was her favorite Holiday, loved the beach and mountains equally, Las Vagas was her favorite city, loved being clownish and making goofy faces, only liked pictures where people looked happy.

From her sister Lynn:

She was not just my sister but like a mom to me. She taught me to crochet and drive. We loved going to the beach in our younger days!

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Betty Irene Braddock.

She is survived by her husband, Gene Hudson; sons, Mike (Nicole) Galbraith and Scott Hudson; daughters, Charlotte Galbraith (Steven) Reed, Michelle Galbraith, Joni (Tim) Gerhard; grandchildren, Demi (Shawn) Watson and Hannah Galbraith; great-grandchildren, Layla Watson and River Watson; sister, Lynn (Roy) Hedgepath; nephews, Rodney Hedgepath, Nicholas (Amanda) Hedgepath and their two kids, Abby and Avery Hedgepath.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Monday, June 2, 2025, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home with the service to follow at 2:00 PM in the chapel.

Burial will be at Lebanon Cemetery.