Stella Lee Hudson, 86 of Springfield, was born on February 17, 1927 in Harrison, AR and passed away on July 8, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Berry and Cora Young and brothers Kirby and Doyle Young.

Stella is survived by her husband of 42 years Charles Hudson; daughter Carol Lee Jones and her husband Dan; 3 grandsons, Ronald Boles and wife Julie, Michael Boles and wife Nichole, David Boles and wife Samira; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Thomas Young; 2 sisters, Willadean Chatterton and Frieda Hudson and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W State Hwy EE (Division), Springfield, MO with graveside services to follow at 11:00 am in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.