Earleen Kay Hudson

Earleen Kay Hudson

April 18, 1939 – October 28, 2026

Earleen Kay Hudson, 87, passed away on October 28, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, she leaves behind treasured memories and a family who will always hold her close to their hearts.

Earleen was born on April 18, 1939, in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, to Mary Jane Wilder and Earl Oliver Gallivan. She was the oldest of five children, with siblings Jerry Gallivan, Richard Gallivan, Michael Gallivan, and Sandra Stewart.

She met her husband, Paul James Hudson, at Casino Beach in Lake Worth, Texas. They shared 63 years of marriage and raised three daughters, Melissa, Barbara, and Paula. Their life together became the foundation of a family that grew through generations. Paul preceded her in death in July 2025.

Earleen was a beautiful, kindhearted woman who loved helping others and had a special place in her heart for animals. She had a spirited personality and an adventurous side, with a lifetime of experiences and stories that held more than people might have imagined.

She loved looking stylish, and her collection of glasses was part of her signature look. Her sense of style and individuality made her uniquely Earleen, and those personal touches will always be remembered with a smile.

Her family includes her daughters, Melissa Kay Hanson and husband Michael Scott Hanson, Barbara “Barbie” Cook and ex-husband Howard Cook, and Paula Hudson and ex-husband Bill Cox , her grandchildren, Justin Hanson, Krystal Wehmeyer, Brittanie Banta, Tiffanie Moore, Kimberly Cook, and Will Cox,and   her great grandchildren, Zachary, Jaxon, Jameson, Kolson, Brynn , Wesley and Mackenzie 

Earleen also shared a special bond with longtime family friends Gloria Clark and her son, Charles Ray Clark.

 After retiring  in Burleson, Texas, she moved to Gonzales , Texas, to be closer to family. she worked  at  Wolff rental properties  for 15 years 

Earleen will be deeply missed for her kindness, her spirit, and the love she shared. Her memory will live on in the stories her family tells and the moments they will forever treasure.(Facebook interviews ) 

The family thanks everyone for their love, support, and prayers during this difficult time.