Margaret Hudson Hodges age 99, born January 18, 1925, was called home Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was a native of Franklin County, oldest child of the late Raymond V. and Ruby B. Hudson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, G. Wilson Hodges; infant sister, Irma; brother, Ned Hudson; great-nephews & great-niece, David Allen, Amy and Travis Hudson. Margaret is survived by her son, G.W. Hodges, Jr. of Milwaukee, WI; sisters, Eva Mae Tyree, June Palmer, and Patricia (Trish) Tolbert; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She grew up on a dairy and tobacco farm, attended Redwood Primary School graduating from Rocky Mount High School. Upon graduation, she worked at Montgomery Hardware for over 2 decades before having her only child at 42. After her son was school age, she worked part-time at the Franklin County Treasurer’s Office until well into her 70’s where she made lifelong friends along the way.

She loved to garden with her husband in her free time and her backyard contained beautiful waist high gladiolus. She also loved to eat and enjoyed food her entire life. Her favorites were shrimp, most any type of potato, fruit cobblers and very hot coffee. She also loved to travel and stayed social her entire life, remaining close with her friends. Every Friday she would have her hair styled with her sisters by their niece. She led a simple life in her later years and enjoyed it. 

She was a regular member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. She also was a frequent guest of Redwood Methodist with her sisters & brother.

In lieu of flowers or food, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.

Funeral services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2024 with Chaplain Matt Limon officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.