Barbara Hudson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Barbara Ann Brawner-Hudson; mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She transitioned peacefully in the early afternoon of Sunday October 19th, 2025. Despite her illness she lit up a room, loved life, and maintained her kindness, grace, and compassion. Her's was a life well lived and she will be sorely missed. Barbara was born on August 9th 1954 in Gainesville GA, to Paul and Bessie T. Brawner. She is preceded in death by siblings; Tommy Brawner, Virginia Pauline Rollins, and Peggy Ann Dowdy. She was a faithful member at St. John Baptist Church where she worked with young children in various activities and youth programs, until her health begin to decline. She attended E.E. Butler High School however she was a 1972 graduate at Gainesville High School where she was a proud member of the Red Elephants Cheerleading Team. Barbara found joy in; crafts, gardening, fishing, playing cards, cooking, and entertaining. She loved traveling, going on long drives out on old country roads, visiting antique shops, yard sale excursions and meeting new people. She cherished her family, friends and community. In early years she worked with the Neighborhood Youth Program here in Gainesville where she truly enjoyed mentoring young children, and they all adored her. Later she was employed at Wrigley's Mfg. Co. for several years, then with Home Federal Savings & Loan, and finally with SunTrust Bank where she retired. Barbara is survived by her loving daughter Whitney (Daniel) Merritt Jr., Grandsons: Daniel III, and Noah. Her sisters: Theresa (Harold) Goss Sr., Mary Lois (Andre) Young, Reverend Rosetta Mackey. Her brothers: Ronnie (Norma) Brawner, Roger (Jerrhonda) Buffington, Sam Bonds and Harold Mayfield. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family extends a special thanks to the staff at The Oaks in Gainesville; from the administrative team, to the nursing staff and hospice care. You stood by Barbara and the family throughout this entire journey with such love, professionalism, and kindness. We extend our deepest gratitude.

Barbara Hudson

August 9, 1954 - October 19, 2025