Billie Jean Hudson

Billie Jean (Barnett) Hudson, age 81, resident of Owasso, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at her home. Jean was born November 9, 1934, in Dell, Arkansas, to Lewis Elton and Ethel R. (Camp) Barnett. She was raised and received her education in Arkansas and Mississippi, graduating high school at Clinton, Mississippi. On February 25, 1955, she and John Leland Hudson were united in marriage in Little Rock, Arkansas; and to this union, four children were born. Following their marriage they made their home in Wichita, Kansas. They later moved to Oklahoma, first to Barnsdall and later Hominy, where Dr. Hudson established his medical practice. They left Hominy in the mid 1980's and moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. and Jean have made their home in Owasso since 2002 She was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Jean was a past member of the PEO and while her children were young, was a girl scout leader, den mother and Sunday school teacher. Those that survive include her husband of 61 years, John; their four children, Rebecca J. Hudson-Hashbarger and husband Jimmy of Fayetteville, Ark., Michael J. Hudson and wife Deanna of Broken Arrow, Okla., Dianne B. Hudson-Shaw and husband David of Skiatook, Okla., and Ricky B. Hudson of Owasso; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Kerzic of San Diego, Calif., and Sue Barnett of Tallassee, Fla. Jean was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services for Jean will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Laufer officiating. Those that would like to honor Jean's memory may do so by contributing to Anna's Belles – Lisa Ramsey at 17310 East 116th Street North, Owasso, Okla. 74055 in lieu of flowers. Anna's Belles is a 501-c organization. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com.