~Obituary lovingly written by the family of Jean Marie Hudson~

Jean Marie Hudson, aged 73, passed away on October 1, 2024 in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Born March 10, 1951, Jean lived a life marked by the love and companionship of her family and friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Hudson; her parents, Leonard D. Howells Jr. and Ella Lee Butler Howells; her sister, Diana Williams; her brother-in-law Mike Barnes; and nieces, Valerie Horbatenko and Tabitha Williams. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie Hudson Lockhart (Stephen Lowe); her grandchildren, Tyler Mooney (Kyla Hearn) and Rachel Mooney (Derrick Kirkendoll); her great-grandchildren, Aiden Jones, McKenna Jones, Bentley Kirkendoll, Troy Kirkendoll, Madyson Kirkendoll, and Lucas Mooney; and McKenzie Hearn. Jean also leaves behind her siblings, Connie Barnes, Ginger Howells, Lenard Howells III (Shelly), Jesse Howells, Loren Howells, Clinton Duker Howells, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jean's life was enriched by the deep connections she forged with her family and friends, who surrounded her as she was led home. Her presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.