Gloria M. Hudson
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Gloria M. (Haugom) Hudson (age 93) died peacefully at home of natural causes on February 25, 2022 in Naples, Florida. She was born in Watertown, South Dakota on December 8, 1928 to Melvin and Grace (Bjerke) Haugom. Gloria attended schools in Ortonville, Minnesota and in Milton, Wisconsin. In addition to raising 3 children, her business career included years as a Corporate Executive Private Secretary and later a Bank Officer. She married Franklin Hudson on October 15, 1949 with whom she enjoyed 72 years of a loving marriage. Gloria is survived by three daughters: Christine Garland, Janice (Paul) Ancona and Terry Hudson. She is further survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Gloria was pre-deceased by her husband Frank, five days before her own passing. She was also pre-deceased by her parents, her brothers Owen and Larry Haugom and by her sister, Ruby Hill. Also pre-deceased by sister-in-law Phyllis Haugom and brother-inlaw Edward Hill. Gloria and Frank retired to Naples, Florida in 1991, after purchasing a home there in 1978 and visiting often. She has been a long time member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Naples, Florida and a joint memorial service will be held for Gloria and Franklin there at a later date. Interment will be in the church Memorial Garden. This obituary was lovingly written by her husband Frank before his passing.