Virginia Hudson

Virginia Hudson was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on January 19, 1923, and, at the age of 94, went into her well-earned sleep at the beginning of the Sabbath, February 24, 2017, in Roswell, New Mexico. Virginia's maiden name was Virginia Crim, the fourth of 8 children, Ada, Ina, Ruby, Virginia, John, Benjamin, Lillie Mae and Pearl; born to Frank and Mary Crim. Virginia's mother, father, and all of her siblings preceded her in death. Virginia married Bolivar James Chapman in 1944, who passed away in 1957. The fruits of her marriage to Bolivar were 4 children: Virginia Carol Reed/Kaspar, Larry James Chapman, Jerry Eugene Chapman and William Phillip Chapman; all of whom preceded her in death.

After her husband Bolivar's death, Virginia met and married Hiram Henry Hudson in 1958. Virginia and Hiram's marriage resulted in 2 children who survive her; Beverly Frances Moore and Hiram Laray Hudson. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Hiram, who passed away in 1978. Virginia was richly blessed with approximately 27+ grandchildren, 95+ great-grandchildren and 5+ great-great- grandchildren.

Virginia's marriage to Hiram made her a preacher's wife, with all the joys and heartaches that entailed. Her faith was unshakable, and her foundation was solidly built on the Rock of Jesus Christ. Although Virginia's physical body greatly deteriorated in her twilight years, which caused her a large measure of suffering, her spirit remained strong until she went to her final rest. Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, beloved by her family and all who knew her, your absence leaves a huge void in many lives. Virginia was an articulate, highly intelligent lady, full of grace and virtue, wisdom and compassion, unassuming and one who loved the Lord with all her mind, heart and soul.

A Godly man once said that "tears are the ink of life." Virginia could have written many books with that profound ink during her walk in this life. She tried to instill a high moral character into her children and grandchildren, trying to teach every one of us the right way to live and be. Virginia's many, many heartfelt prayers and tears she shed for all of us were not done in vain....

Momma, Grandmother, you will only sleep for but a little while until we all meet again.

Pallbearers are Terra Anaya, Jason Lucero, Hiram Hudson Jr,. Susan Chapman Wages, John Groh and J.J. Forrest. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Gonzales, David Warner, Mairn Stuffelbeam, Will Chapman and David Anaya.

Arrangements are through Terpening & Son Mortuary in Artesia, New Mexico. Graveside services are scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Woodbine Cemetery, 201 E. Hermosa Drive, Artesia, New Mexico. Kelly Pete of Lovington, NM will officiate at the service.

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