Jo Hudson

Sarah Josephine Gargis Hudson, 84, of Lexington passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019, after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. A Memorial Service will be held at First Reformed United Church of Christ in Lexington on Sunday, October 27 at 2pm. Family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.   Jo Hudson was born November 22, 1934 to Jasper Addison Gargis and Viola Ann Ruth Johnson in North Carolina. She was the youngest of five children. Preceded in death are brothers Clarence, Jay, and Jasper and sister Pat, as well as many step-siblings.  Jo lost her husband of 57 years, John Melvin Hudson, in 2015. She is survived by two daughters: Jo Dee Hudson and Jan Hudson Raper & husband Tom Raper; granddaughters Sarah Ann and Meredith Lee Raper; numerous nieces and nephews.  Jo lost both of her parents at a young age and grew up at the Junior Order Home in Lexington, NC. She was known as “Spider” for playing basketball. She graduated from Lexington High School.   Jo stayed home with her new children, and went back to work when they where school-aged. She worked briefly at Edgewood, then became employed by Dixie Furniture Company in the office until her retirement.   Jo went to DCCC and received two associate degrees. She really enjoyed watching college and professional sports. She was an active member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ, and sang many years in the choir. She also sang with a few small groups. Music meant a lot to her, especially organ music. She was a Dixie Trooper and played softball. She was very close to her sister Pat and all the HomeKids, attending the yearly Junior Order Home Homecoming.   In lieu of flowers in celebration of her life, please send donations to: Alzheimer's Association or American Children's Home (former Junior Order Home).