Juanita Faye Hudson

Juanita (Nita) Faye Hudson age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 30,
2021, in Fort Worth, TX. Nita was born on March 23, 1938 in Odessa Texas to Leonard
Alva and Era Irma Tibbets. She attended and graduated from Midland High School in
1956. She married Donald Henry Hudson on February 14, 1959, and was happily
married for 62 years except on those rare occasions when Don played too much golf or
took those business trips to Mexico. They raised two daughters, Donna Louise and
Holly Kathleen. Nita was the perfect help mate to her husband, from supporting the
family while he finished his degree to supporting Don’s “harebrained” ideas and
entrepreneurial endeavors. She worked at several oil companies in West Texas, but
her true talent was helping people. She found her niche in city government. She
worked several different roles at the City of Bedford for 19 years, City of Smyrna GA for
2 years, and City of Granbury for 6 years. Her helpful attitude and organizational skills
made her an invaluable asset to her employers and city citizens.
Nita had a passion for shopping, clothes, and jewelry. She loved bright colors and large
matching earrings. Did we mention the shoes and handbags? They matched too. She
loved to read; Don remarked that he would find multiple books hidden throughout their
house. She also loved Frank Sinatra, playing the slots, and bridge. However, her
biggest joy was spending time with family and friends, some she had known since grade
school. Nita truly found the most joy in being with and helping people.
Nita was preceded in death by her parents and younger brother, Leonard Anthony
Tibbets. She is survived by her husband, Don; her daughter Donna Smith and husband
Steven Harlow of Benbrook; her daughter Holly Hudson and husband Robert Bivens of
Dallas; granddaughter Kacie Smith and partner Clifford Helm of Chicago IL; grandson
Nils Smith and wife Courtney of Euless; 2 great granddaughters, Presley and Emmalyn
Smith of Euless, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Celebrations include family visitation on July 18th from 6-8 pm at River Bend Villas club
house located at 3128 River Bend Blvd in Fort Worth. A celebration of life is planned for
July 20, 10:00 at Lucas Funeral Home Chapel at 1321 Precinct Line Rd in Hurst. The
family encourages “Nita approved” attire be worn including your brightest colors, boldest
patterns, and of course those over-the-top earrings, as these events are indeed a
celebration of her life.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to James L West center for dementia care,
jameslwest.org or the Alzheimer Association, alz.org; or the charity of your choice

“On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. a Live Stream of Juanita's Celebration of Life will be viewable here. https://video.ibm.com/channel/DURgpAb2EXm