Barbara Hudson (Cook)

Barbara Cook Hudson, age 88 of Claypool, died at 11:43 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in her home, surrounded by family.

She was born February 13, 1931 to Zella Carter Cook and Walter Cook of Fulton, Indiana.

On October 1, 1949, she married Kenneth L. Hudson who preceded her in death on July 15, 2002. Also preceding her death was a daughter, Rita Hudson; a granddaughter, Katie and great-grandson, Kaine Humes; her parents; 2 brothers: Art and A.J. (Jiggs); 3 sisters: Estalla Eads, Betty Coldren and Phyllis Rauntenkranz.

Surviving are her children: Robert and Linda Hudson of Mentone and Roger and Nancy Hudson of Claypool; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren with one on the way and 10 great-great grandchildren, with one on the way.

She was the 6th of 12 children and is survived by her 3 brothers: James and Dot Cook, Kimmel, IN; Howard Dean and Carolyn Cook, Rochester, IN and George and Carolyn Cook, New Haven. 3 sisters: Annette Georg, O'Fallon, MO; Anne and Roscoe Goings, South Whitley, IN and Jane and Gary Champ, Fulton, IN.

A Claypool resident for 55 years, she was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Claypool. She loved her church and church family.

Her hobbies included gardening and raising flowers. But she was also known for baking cookies, which she was happy to share with all. She also enjoyed sharing her time as an assistant Den Mother to the Cub Scouts, Home Education and in 4-H.

A Life Celebration is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street in Warsaw. Friends may gather there for a time of visitation on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 10 to 12 p.m. At 12 p.m., Pastor Terry Bradford of 1st Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko will officiate a funeral which celebrates Barbara's life.