Doretha "Chicken" Hudson

Doretha Hudson, 91, of Cleveland received her heavenly wings on Monday, June 19, 2023 in Cleveland Clinic surrounded by her family.

 

Doretha "Chicken" Hudson was born on March 14, 1932 in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank Hannah and Cornelia Purvis. She was a graduate of The Rayen High School, and was a faithful former member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in her youth. After graduation she relocated to Cleveland, Ohio. She worked as a barmaid for a few years, and various other jobs.  Some years later she became employed with Osborne Manufacturing Company, and retired after over 30 years of service. Doretha has always been the life of the party. The party didn't get started until she stepped into the room, LOL! She was an avid wrestling fan, you would find her on the couch glued to Monday Night "Raw" and "Smackdown" on Friday nights. Everyone knew not to call her early in the afternoon between the hours of 12:30-2:00 pm. THAT WAS "STORY" TIME! She would ignore the call or answer to cuss you out and then hang straight up! Her favorite place to go after a long day's work was "Erie Tavern' down on 55th and St. Clair. She was an amazing cook. She was always asked to make her famous dressing during the holiday season.  She loved line dancing and spending time with family and friends talking mess. She had a special relationship with each of her family members, especially her grandchildren. She leaves to honor her memory her daughters, Patricia Hudson of Youngstown, Jacqueline Hudson of Fairfax, SC., and Evelyn (Welton) Whitfield of Cleveland; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and close friends.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sons, James T. Hudson Jr., and Clyde E. Hudson Sr;  her siblings; Josephine Doris Rivers, Johnnie Mae Graves, and Eugene Black, her aunt, Zena Mae Thomas, and uncle, Theodore "Ted"  (Dolly) Gillison; 2 grandchildren, Antwon Boykin, and James T. Hudson III

 

Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, June 30, 2023  at the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church at 11115 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44104. Friends may call from 9-10 am on Friday at the church in Cleveland. Her wish was to come home to Youngstown to be buried, so there will be a procession from Cleveland to  Youngstown after the service.

 

F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the family in this time of bereavement. We thank you for trusting your care with us. May God continue to keep you comforted and give you peace...