Annie Lee Davis Hudson, 81, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on June 13, 2024, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born on April 13, 1943, in Midville, GA, she was a daughter of the late Dandy Davis and Anna Lue Fields Davis.
She dedicated herself to a career at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, where she excelled as a Machine Operator until her retirement. In addition to her career, Ms. Hudson was deeply involved in her faith. She was a cherished member of The Springs of Life – Giving Water Church in New Haven, where she served actively on the Mother’s Board and the Hospitality Committee. Her contributions to her church community were valued and appreciated by all who knew her. Mother Hudson loved to garden and could bring any plant to life. She created fabulous gardens at all of her daughters’ and granddaughters’ homes. She also beautified many other spaces and took pride in her work. Mother’s meticulous attention to detail was often noticed when she cleaned or planned an event. In her spare time, she loved to paint and make picture collages of family members.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, daughters, Felicia C. H. Williams (Allen), Darcy Hudson, Jacqueline Watts and Latanya Watts Joyner; five grandchildren, Kaprice H. Staggers (Darius), Fallon Williams, Allen E. R. Williams, Faith Williams and Edward Joyner, III; a great grandson, Darius Staggers; life-long friend, Jesse Watts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her siblings, Carrie Raymond, Jack Davis, Johnnie Lee Davis, Daisy Wells and Willie Mae Flournoy.
A celebration of Ms. Hudson’s life and legacy will be held Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at The Springs of Life – Giving Water Church, 375 Howard Ave., New Haven. A viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Ave., New Haven.
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My condolences to Darcy 💐family & friends. Your mom was such beautiful woman inside and out who always had a smile on her face.. She was always willing to help those in need, and had a heart of gold. May the family find peace, and healing during this difficult time.
Mom,
You are loved, and missed.💔
Sending love, prayers, and condolences for my friend Jacqueline and her family.
Right now, I am a bit sad of the demise of my longtime friend. Annie and I have been best friends since the 2nd grade. We never lost touch with each other. We had the kind of love that was GENUINE for each other. Our love did not require us to always be in each other’s presence. As long as I live the memories we shared will always remind me of our friendship. Annie, I loved you, but God loved you BEST. Rest will my friend.
To the family and friends of Annie Hudson. I met Ann in 2008 and we remained friends up until her transition. She was like a sister, an aunt to my kids and my grandkids. She was a dear, dear friend. To her family, keep trusting God the way that Ann did. She loved her church, her pastor and her family. Rest in the Lord, Ann. I know that you are in heaven taking charge and planting flowers. I love you and will miss you. Rest from your labor. So long until we meet again. Family & friends, Ann has done what we all must do. Rest my friend. Mary Dixon
Deepest Condolences and Heartfelt Sympathy to the Hudson Family’s keep your hands in Gods Hand for he cares for All of you.
God Bless This Family
Mrs. Caroline Ponteau and Family
My deepest deepest condolences to my best friend and family!! I love you Annie Hudson, may your soul rest in peace! You will be missed!!
God has blessed us with so many mother figures. Not only did Ms. Hudson treat us like her daughters she treated our daughters like her granddaughters as well. We love her so much and her strong, amazing, gentle, loving, and caring spirit will be greatly missed. She is now a guardian angel.
“Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.”
Isaiah 35:10
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways”.
Psalm 91:11
Love,
Doreen, Loreen, and family
To Darcy, Kaprice and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and a warm greeting. Please take comfort in your beautiful memories you have made with her. Were praying for you all.
Marie and Earl Barnes
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of one of the greatest lady basketball player of all times, Sister Annie Lee Davis-Hudson, WH&I High School (Class of ‘61): “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” RIP dear friend and Classmate! Chris H Bennett, Seattle, Washington (Class of ‘61)
Ma,
My heart is broken and I miss you so much already! You have shown so strength, patience and love!
Love You Forever!
I’ll miss our arguments/spats along with the verbal abuse. Love you, Ma!
Sincere condolences to the families. I recall the first time meeting Ms. Annie, her beautiful smile and sweet voice was so inviting. During our conversation, I discovered she knew the Shaw and Woods family. It was delightful to know we’re closer than I expected. Ms. Annie, your presence will be missed, yet, your beautiful legacies will always remain in your loved ones. Sleep peacefully. Auntie Annie ❤️
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to her family, we were high school classmates at Waynesboro Industrial High School Rest in Heavenly peace
To the Hudson Family,
Your mother is in the arms of the Lord. She worked out her soul salvation with fear and trembling. She was a part of the church for as long as I can remember. She was a good person, friend and mother. She gave of herself to the church and others unselfishly. Her reward is to have rest in Heaven.
Blessing, Debra Smith-Stoner and family
Ms. Annie will truly be missed. Keeping all of you in prayer.
I will always remember Aunt Annie’s beautiful smile, her letters and phone calls.
To Latanya, EJ and Family
I haven’t known mother Hudson long but she treated me like part of her family she always had a smile on her face and I’ll miss our talks she loved flowers and I loved how when I would have flowers delivered for Latanya she would always make sure she took a few for herself to put in her room so on occasions I made a point to bring her own when I brought some over for her daughter Latanya.
She will be missed but never forgotten rest in peace mother.
Annie was always a helper and she would share whatever she had. When I was a young girl, our families would travel together from CT to GA in one car. She always smiled and she passed that on to her children (Lisa, Darcy, Jackie and Tan). It was great to see her at her 81st birthday celebration 🎊. She was happy. Stay strong young ladies and family. We are here if you need us. 💕
Condolences to the Hudson family.
Matthew 5:4- Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
To the Family of the beloved Ms. Hudson,
Thank you for sharing her with me. She continues to light a pathway for peace and love in my spirit and for that I am eternally grateful.
Yours truly,
Her Troublemaker 🙂
Soul Family Member 🙏🏽🦋
To the Family of Sis. Hudson. Your mom was a beautiful person in and out. I know this hurts, but know that your mom has went home to be with the Savior. She’s resting in his arms and smiling with her beautiful smile as she always did. Lean on the Savior!
As I extend my condolences in tears for such a phenomenal mother aunt grandmother friend she was the never thought I would miss this day to her entire family you had a great mother who esteemed herself high and stood her ground with boldness she took me under her wings from day one and continuously even through her physical challenge Mother’s Day was like the beginning due to medical conditions I couldn’t be there today I love you all and thanks for sharing her with me
To Sister Darcy and Family,
Sending you all my sincere condolences during this difficult time. Mother Hudson was a gem to many. Her maternal instincts were on queue everyday. I am saddened to not be able to cherish her on earth but I know, she has definitely done her work to the fullest extent or should would not be interested in doing it all if it displayed otherwise. I will miss her warm hugs and hearing her say “that’s my girl”!