Mrs. Barbara M. Hodgson

1926 - 2014

Mrs. Barbara M. Hodgson obituary, 1926-2014, Charleston, WV

BORN

1926

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Wilson Funeral Home

513 TENNESSEE AVE

Charleston, West Virginia

Barbara Hodgson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2014.

Barbara Bennett Hodgson, 88, of Charleston passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Edgewood Summit.



She was born January 19, 1926 in Fayetteville, WV a daughter of the late Herbert H. and Clara Mae Settle Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph E. Hodgson, her sister Dorothy M. Derr, and her brother George Edward Bennett.



Barbara was a 1944 graduate of Fayetteville High School. She was employed by the Fayette County Board of Education for many years. She married Joseph E. Hodgson and they were active in the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. Years later they moved to Charleston. She and her husband became members of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the choir, taught Sunday school, and served on various committees. Barbara moved to Edgewood Summit in 2009 where she resided until her death. She loved animals, music, nature, and held a special place in her heart for dogs.



Barbara is survived by three sisters, Genevre B. Good and her husband Robert C. of Davis, Ca, Cornelia K. Seltzer of Green Valley, AZ, and Yvonne B. Jowdy of Richmond, Va., and many nieces and nephews.



Funeral services will be Friday, September 5, 2014 at 1pm at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Chapel, 317 Washington St. with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville, WV.



Visitation will be from 12 noon till time of the services at the church chapel.



In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, 317 Washington St. Charleston, WV 25302 or Charleston Regional Spay Neuter Center PO Box 7349 Charleston, WV 25313.



Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston is serving the Hodgson family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Hodgson

What is your first memory of Barbara?

Share a favorite memory you have of Barbara.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with Barbara.

Describe a time when Barbara made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about Barbara?

Talk about a shared experience you had with Barbara.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Barbara.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Barbara.

What is something you learned from Barbara?

Not sure what to say?

1 Entry

April 16, 2015

walter mcmanamay

Was so sad to hear about Barbara passing, she was a great lady and one of the best neighbors so glad to had the opportunity to meet her.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Barbara Hodgson's name

Memorial Events
for Barbara Hodgson

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Wilson Funeral Home

513 TENNESSEE AVE, Charleston, WV 25302

How to support Barbara's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Barbara Hodgson's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more