Wednesday, January 8, 2025 8:44 am

Mary Helen Hudgins, age 93 of the Bethany Community, Forest City, died Monday, December 30, 2024.

Mary Helen was born October 25, 1931, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Hoyle and Mary Toms Carroll.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Hudgins.

She worked for many years in the Claims Department of the G. B. Harrill Insurance Agency in Forest City.

Mary Helen was a graduate of Harris High School and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She volunteered with Yokefellow Service Center. As a cancer survivor, she supported Relay for Life and Hands of Hope.

She is survived by a number of cousins and close friends.

A Service from the Graveside was held January 3 in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Chris Fox and Rev. Lane Goff.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.