Shirley Delora Hudson Hodges | Eastern NC Now

    Mrs. Shirley Delora Hudson Hodges, age 88, a resident of Washington, NC died Wednesday August 26, 2026, at River Trace Nursing Center in Washington.

    The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington with a funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. The service will be officiated by Thomas Hamilton. A burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.

    Mrs. Hodges was born in Beaufort County on November 2, 1937, daughter of the late Samuel Earl Hudson and the late Nellie Rea Elks Hudson. She attended Chocowinity High School. On November 5, 1955, she married Durwood Lee Hodges who preceded her in death on January 5, 1991. She was a seamstress and worked at Sampson Shirt Factory. Her hobbies were reading, decorating, and gardening. Mrs. Hodges was very good at finding a bargain while out shopping. She was a member of Old Ford Church of Christ and had been attending Journey Church in Washington.

    Survivors include her children: Lynn Hodges Toler and her husband Reggie of Washington, Durwood Lee "Woody" Hodges, Jr. and his wife Pat of Washington, Sandra Hodges Simpson and husband Danny of Washington, and Sammy Hodges and his wife Lynn of Washington; brother: Kenneth "Kenny" Hudson of Chester, SC; sister: Linda Hodges of Warner Robbins, GA; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Mrs. Hodges was predeceased, along with her parents and husband by a brother: Travis Hudson, Sr.

    In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for memorial contributions to be made to the church or charity of one's choice.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Hodges family.