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Iva Pauline Hudgens
August 18, 1942 - October 27, 2024

Iva Pauline Hudgens of Trumann departed this life on Sunday, October 27th at the family residence at the age of 82 years, 2 months, and 9 days.  She was born Tuesday, August 18, 1942 in Trumann to the late Clifford William and Nellie Marie Folk Stroud and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann.   Pauline was retired from Singer Company and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She loved word search, puzzles, coloring and she loved being with family, the Dallas Cowboys, wrestling and Elvis.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Hudgens, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. She is survived by one, daughter, Regina (Bobby) Brooks of Trumann; three sons, Faron (Kandy) Hudgens of Searcy, AR, Michael (Regina) Hudgens of Jonesboro, AR, and Nathan Scott (Margaret) Hudgens of Searcy, AR; one brother, Earl Stroud of Jonesboro; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.           Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home.  A Celebration of life will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 904 Swaney in Trumann with Michael Hudgens and Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating.  Burial will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg.       An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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Visitation

October 29, 2024
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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Funeral Service

October 30, 2024
10:00 AM

Providence Baptist Church
P.O. Box 44
Trumann, AR 72472

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  1. Matthew J. Prunty III, Fayetteville Arkansas says
    October 30, 2024

    I simply cannot express the feelings of grief for one of the kindest women and mom's that I have ever known. I was acquainted with Mr and Mrs Hudghens all of my life. I became acquainted first with her mother, (Mrs Nellie) as a small child at the bus station every morning, along with Regina, Michael, Faron and Scott. Later I sat in their home, ate many meals, watched many movies and was a guest in their home as a friend and surrogate son years later. They were and are my second family. All of us are still the kids we were, even though we live miles apart. I want to thank Mr and Mrs Hudghens for a young life well remembered, for their caring trust and open hearts, for their kindness, their inclusion and for the friends I made with all their kids, the acquaintances I made with family members I made, and for every memory I have. Thank you for showing inclusiveness and love you both showed me. It is Never forgotten I love and miss you both. GOD keep and hold you both.

  2. Gary Russrll, Trumann,Ar says
    October 29, 2024

    Prayers to all

  3. Ricky Nooner, Pine Bluff says
    October 29, 2024

    There will never be another like Sis. Pauline Hudgens. She was one of the sweetest and kindest person I've ever met. I know she's in Heaven reunited with her husband. Prayers to the Brooks and Hudgens family during this time.

  4. Sonya Burdo, Harrisburg, AR says
    October 28, 2024

    No words can express how heavy my heart is. You were the best mother-in-law I could have ever asked for and short Granny to Brittany and Tory. You gave unconditional love no matter the situation. You helped with our kids so much. I don’t know how we could have ever managed raising them without your help and Grandpa’s too. Now you are reunited with him and all your other loved ones. I pray for God’s comfort and peace to you all…Mike, Faron, Regina and Nathan and your families.

  5. Tommy Nolen, Conway, AR says
    October 28, 2024

    Scotty, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and the days to come. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted". Matthew 5:4

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