Cora "Marie" Hudson
May 22, 1933 — December 14, 2024
Cora "Marie" Hudson
- Cora "Marie" Hudson, 91 of Wichita, KS received her Christmas wish to be home for Christmas with Herb and her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, December 14.
- She was born May 22, 1933 in Whitter, Arkansas. Dewayne and Mary Kessinger adopted her at the age of 5.
- Marie was proud to be a military wife for 21 years and learned to be content all over the U.S. never landing longer than 2-3 years before moving again.
- She was a waitress then became a home maker and raised 4 sons and a daughter.
- As a military wife she never dreamed retirement would take her to Midwest Bible College for two years and then on to language school in McAllen, Texas. Herb & Marie learned Spanish and became missionaries to Nicaragua to help rebuild churches after the earthquakes in the 70's. They later became directors at the Benita Juarez Orphanage in Reynosa, Mexico.
- After coming back to the states, Herb & Marie became pastors of Full Gospel Evangelistic Chapel in Wichita.
- She was a prayer warrior and loved teaching the Word whether in Sunday School classes, nursing homes, or women's groups. She also loved ministering at Bread of Life praying for and encouraging the many who came for help with food.
- She had a love for painting, crossword puzzles, reading good historical novels, and her Bible. She was a great cook. Just ask her family!
- Marie is survived by 3 sons:
- Mark Hudson of Haysville, KS
- Steve (Karen) Hudson of Troup, Texas
- Bubby (Dena) Hudson of Wichita, KS
- Daughter-in-law Marie Hudson of Spring, Tx
- Son-in-law Gary Chapman of Haysville, KS
- 13 grandchildren
- 11 great grandchildren
- She is preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother & 2 sisters.
- Her loving military husband, Herbert of 72 years.
- Daughter, Shawnda Chapman
- Son, Johnny Hudson
- Granddaughter Kristin Chapman
- Great grandson Brett Shively, Jr.
- Celebration of Life service will be held after the holidays.
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