Wilme Jean Hubbard-Hudson

May 11, 2019

Wilme Jean Hubbard Hudson was born to Alma Hubbard and Herman Bishop Sr. in Clinton, Mississippi. Wilme was educated in the Chicago Public School System. A firm believer in education, Wilme attended college while working full time at Blue Cross Blue Shield and received her BA in Business from Lewis University. After the death of her beloved Taryn, Wilme returned to school and earned her BS in Nursing from St. Xavier University in 2001. At an early age Wilme joined Greater Unity Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Weatherspoon. Later she became a charter member of Living Hope Baptist Church. She later joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church pastored by Donald L. Parsons. When Pastor Parsons founded Logos Baptist Church, Wilme joined that congregation. Wilme married William Hudson and to this union three children were born. Wilme loved caring for others. She was employed as a nurse at St. Bernard, Mercy, The University of Chicago and Jackson Park Hospitals. Her nursing career also included various nursing homes and nursing agencies. She served as a Nursing Supervisor and/or Manager at various hospital locations. Wilme loved her Flossmoor community and served as a Volunteer Firefighter from 1994 through 1996. She loved cooking and going to the movies. She was most happy spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with friends. She had an infectious laugh that had everyone laughing with her. Wilme made her transition on Saturday, May 11, 2019, with her mom and son by her side. Her husband, William, daughter Taryn and father preceded her in death. She will continue to live in the hearts of her children Brandon, Courtney, and Kortland; her grandchildren Jaden, Jayla, Bishop, Brandon and Kamari; her mother Alma Wade; sisters Dorette (Roosevelt) Byrd, Pam Anderson, and Sandra Bishop; brothers Herman Bishop Jr., Kevin (Kathy) Bishop, Derek (Sonya) Bishop and Terrance Wade; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.