Z. Kathryn (Kay) Nelson Hudgins, age 90, of French Creek, departed this life on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1934, in Long, WV, a daughter of the late Wilbert Perry and Sophie Irene Brenwald Shiflett. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her former husband Roscoe Nelson, one son Randy Nelson, and two granddaughters: Ciara Brooke Howard and Tiara Nicole Howard.

She is survived by one daughter Joni Nelson-Howard of French Creek, one son Keith Nelson and wife Tish of Waynesboro, PA, and two granddaughters: Cassie and husband George Patrick Andrews and Kristin and husband Josh Wilt. Two great grandsons: Tanner and Austin Andrews, two great granddaughters: Presley and Payton Wilt, and a special great granddaughter Kendall Brooke also survive her.

Kay was a member of the Eastern Star and recent recipient of her 50-year pin. She was also a member of the VFW and DAV Ladies’ Auxiliaries and the Moose and Eagles Lodges. She was a talented seamstress and crocheter and had formerly owned and operated several businesses in Upshur County.

A graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the French Creek Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Wease Day officiating.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The family entrusted the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel with the arrangements.

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