Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Hudgins, Anna Black November 15, 2016
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Virginian-Pilot November 17, 2016
Norfolk - Anna Robinson Taylor Black Hudgins, a native of Norfolk, daughter of 
Aileen and Barron Black, died peacefully on Nov. 15th, surrounded by family. She 
is descended from Scottish ancestors, James and John Taylor, who settled in 
Norfolk in the late 1600's. Born on January 3, 1927, she attended Holton Arms 
Junior College, and graduated from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 
with a degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Hudgins cared about enriching 
community life, preserving Norfolk history, and volunteering at her church. She 
served as Vice President for the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Member 
of the Boards for the Friends of Historic Houses of the Chrysler Museum, Friends 
of Norfolk's Historic Cemeteries, the Senior Citizens Service Center, Norfolk 
Day Nursery, and Portsmouth Children's Museum She was a member of the National 
Society of the Colonial Dames of America, and the Garden Club of Norfolk. A 
lifelong, active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, she participated in 
church life as Co-Chair for the Episcopal Churchwomen, a member of the Pastoral 
Care Committee, and the Altar Guild. Mrs. Hudgins is survived by her husband of 
66 years, Curtis Randolph Hudgins, Jr., sister-in-law, Mary Ashley Rice, and 4 
children, Jane Hudgins Frazier of Norfolk, Curtis Randolph Hudgins III of 
Charlottesville, Brooke Hudgins Wilson and husband, Walter Wilson of Atlanta, 
and William Alexander Hudgins and wife, Virginia Hardy Hudgins of Virginia 
Beach; 8 grandchildren, Allen Taylor Wallace, Stuart Meadors Wallace, Claire 
Randolph Frazier, William Randolph Wallace, Steven Barron Frazier, Grace Wallace 
Mills, Anne Porter Hudgins, and William Alexander Hudgins, Jr. She was 
predeceased by her sisters, Aileen Black Gustin, and Jane Black Clark. Mrs. 
Hudgins had a full and rewarding life. She and her husband enjoyed time spent 
with their family and friends at their homes in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. In 
her younger years, she enjoyed a good game of tennis with friends. Her spirit of 
adventure and interest in history led to great trips, shared often with her 
husband or children. She was devoted to her immediate and extended family, and 
we, all, admired her determination and great spirit in meeting life with its 
challenges. We were blessed with loving, steady encouragement, sprinkled with 
her special sense of humor. Our heartfelt gratitude to loving friends and 
caregivers, especially Brenda, Jet, Maryann, Demi, Angie, Joyce, Annie, Elma, 
Mary, Geneva, and Josephine, Gentiva Hospice, and others who nurtured her over 
the past 8 years. We are so thankful to them for helping our parents enjoy their 
life together at home. A private family burial will be conducted at Elmwood 
Cemetery. A funeral service will be held on Sat. Nov. 19th at 12:00 P.M. at The 
Church of the Good Shepherd, and a reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. 
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 to 7 in the reception room 
downstairs at the Algonquin, 7320 Glenroie Ave, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, 
gifts may be made to The Church of the Good Shepherd. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. 
Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements and online condolences may be offered to 
the family at hdoliver.com.

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