Mrs. Doris Gaskins Hudson, 86, passed peacefully from this life into Heaven on September 24, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, South Carolina.

She was born on April 9, 1933 in Camden, South Carolina to the late John Shell Gaskins and Beulah Deese Gaskins. She was married to the late James Franklin "Frank" Hudson, Sr.

Mrs. Hudson was a faithful servant of God and a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. Her faith was demonstrated through her many acts of kindness during her life. She had a compassionate heart that was always drawn to those who were in need of encouragement. Over the years, she baked thousands of cakes to bring cheer and smiles to others. She will be remembered for her wit, her generosity, her strong faith, and her unconditional love.

She is survived by one son, Jimmy Hudson and his wife, Sherry of Lancaster; two daughters, Carolyn Wilburn and her husband Ken of Greenville, North Carolina; and Lorri Crawford and her husband Richard, of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, Michelle Allen (Bill), Caroline Hudson (Liz), Emily Leaphart (Jason), Patrick Crawford, Adam Crawford, Shelly Wojatschek (Gerd), and Kenny Wilburn; eight great-grandchildren, Andrew Allen, Anna Beth Allen, Anson Allen, Paul Barrett, George Barrett, Alexandra Hudson-Wilcox, Logan Leaphart, Gracie Leaphart and many special nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Ernest Gaskins and LC Gaskins; and four sisters Louise Mackey, Geneva Taylor, Beulah Mae Robinson, and Janie Montgomery; and a great-grandson Alex Leaphart.

A service to celebrate the life of Doris Hudson and glorify God will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Sherwood Baptist Church in Lancaster, South Carolina with Rev. Rusty McAlister, Rev. Larry Helm, and Rev. Bobby Broach. The family will receive visitors at the church after the service and at other times at the home of Richard and Lorri Crawford.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to Gideons International, Lancaster Camp U39076, PO Box 1302, Lancaster SC 29721 or White Oak Manor – Activities Department, 253 Craig Manor Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.