Frances Jean Morgan Hudson, 91, of Centerton, Arkansas, passed away on June 11, 2017 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers, AR on June 15, 2017 from 6 pm - 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church on June 16, 2017, 9:00 AM. Msgr. Scott Marczuk presiding. Burial/Interment will be the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Benton County Memorial Park is handling the funeral arrangements. Frances was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to David B. Morgan and Genevieve Brinkworth Morgan on June 21, 1925. She went to Shortridge High in Indianapolis where she majored in Commercial Art. Frances was on the art staff of her senior yearbook and graduated in June 1943. While working for Indiana Bell Telephone Co. she met Robert Hudson and they were married at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in 1947. Frances and Robert raised five children and due his position with AT&T moved to New York and to Chicago where they settled. Frances was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis after the birth of her third child. Never one to complain, she carried on with a quiet strength and it went into remission for the most part in her later life. She became interested in family genealogy after a trip to Virginia during America's Bicentennial year of 1976. Her tireless work led the way for one of her daughters to be able to join the DAR. This record of family history is truly a treasure for her descendants. Upon Robert's retirement, they moved to Murray, Kentucky. Their many grandchildren have fond memories of visits to the Kentucky Lake home. Frances was involved with their local parish, St. Leo's Catholic Church. She and Robert were members of the Rosary Makers ministry which they both enjoyed. Frances also joined the local Art League in Murray and created many lovely watercolor, pastel and oil paintings. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, David B. and Genevieve Morgan, spouse, Robert T. Hudson, brother David B. Morgan Jr., sister Joann Morgan, and granddaughter Genevieve Porter. She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Grisham, five children, Stephen Hudson of Sun Prairie, WI , Kathleen Fitzsimmons (Dale) of Centerton, AR, Marjorie Porter (Mark) of Indianapolis, IN, Jacquelyn Engstrom, (Richard) of Kokomo, IN and Dorothy McMinn (Dan) of Lehigh Acres, FL. Her grandchildren , Jessica Gingrey (Ron), Matt Hudson (Trish), David Hudson, Fran Hudson, Grace Hudson, Rob Hudson, Eric Fitzsimmons, Kate Lowrey ( Aaron), Kevin Fitzsimmons (Michelle), Alison Cady (Tony), Ben Porter (Ashley), Neal Porter (Christina), Sarah Porter, Amy West (Cody), Megan Bussert (Jesse), Ryan McMinn, Kelly Fernapontov, (Alex), great grandchildren, Katelyn, Lana, Torrie, Payton, Logan, Gavin, Evalee, Cora, Jack, Liam, Charlie, Finn, Noah, Matthew, Donald, Caleb and Katerina. Masses offered for Frances would be greatly appreciated. Memorial donations may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, AR 72712.Condolences may be left online at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Circle of Life Hospice, Benton County Memorial Park and St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Once again we can never show enough appreciation to our sister Kathleen, her husband Dale, their children and grandchildren for the love, devotion, and unending care they have shown for Mom and Dad over these past many years. May they be forever blessed. . Nunc Dimittis Now, Master, you let your servant go in peace. You have fulfilled your promise. My own eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared, in the site of all peoples. A light to bring the Gentiles from darkness; the Glory of your people Israel. From the Divine Office, Evening Prayer Visitation 6:00 PM Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home
Funeral Mass 9:00 AM Friday, June 16th, 2017
St. Stephen Catholic Church
Interment 1:00 PM Friday, June 16th, 2017
Fayetteville National Cemetery