Obituary
Vonda Hudson of Jonesboro departed this life Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 19 days. She was born Tuesday, August 11, 1936 in Lake City, AR to the late Fred D and Marie Kilburn Cobb and lived in Jonesboro for over 50 years. She was a retired bookkeeper for Harvest Foods. Vonda graduated from ASU with a business degree, and was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church in Brookland. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Jim Pagan, Sr, 2nd husband, Jim Kellems; one son, Alan Pagan, one daughter, Ginia Lally, son-in-law, Jerry Lally, daughter-in-law, Brenda Pagan and one sister, Ruth Ann Peeler.
She is survived by her husband, John Hudson of the home; two sons, James Pagan, Jr., of Trumann, Nathan (Brenda) Hudson of Enid, OK; two daughters, Sherry (Joe) Moody of Trumann and Johnita (Milton) Brewer of Stuttgart, AR; three brothers, Jim (Louise) Cobb of Collierville, TN, Glenn (Esther) Cobb of Brookland and brother-in-law, Terry Peeler of Jonesboro; one sister, Jean (David) Craig of Jonesboro; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Aidan Thompson, Cole Thompson, Lee Thompson, Kyle Lally, Alex Lally and Tim Lawrence.
The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 - 1:00 at Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer Ash officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR.
Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
May 3, 2024
Trumann Revival Center
Trumann, AR
Funeral Service
May 3, 2024
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
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"so sorry for your loss you are in our prayer
Dewayne @verna goodrich, jonesboro arkansasMay 2, 2024
"so sorry for your lost you are in my thoughts and prayers
Joe and Melba warren, jonesboro arkMay 2, 2024
"Prayers for Uncle John and all of the family.
Bobby and Vickie Hudson , Kenner, LAMay 2, 2024
"Sure gonna miss you, girl!
Freda Foster, JonesboroMay 1, 2024