Darlene Hudson

Gray Court, South Carolina

6/11/1957 – 10/16/2022

Darlene Hudson, 65, of Gray Court, wife of Eddie J. Hudson, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, while at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Laurens, she was the daughter of the late William G. & Ruby Nell Balcombe.

In addition to her husband, Eddie Joe, Mrs. Hudson is survived by her children, David Smith, Bradley Hudson, and Darby Hudson; four grandchildren, Madison Etris, Mariah Etris, Kyleigh Smith, and Hudson Pierce; and two sisters, Louise Trammell, and Cathy Lyles.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Smith, and five siblings, David ‘Red’ Balcombe, Charles Balcombe, Michael Balcombe, Larry Balcombe, and Janet Balcombe.

She was a member of the Conestee Church of God of Prophecy. Darlene was a former owner of Produce and More, located in Gray Court. She enjoyed visiting with her loyal customers. She also enjoyed shopping, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend receiving of friends on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Cannon Byrd Funeral Home in Fountain Inn from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm in the Cannon Byrd Ft Inn Chapel, to be officiated by Pastor Eddie Crocker. Entombment will follow in the Cannon Byrd Mausoleum.

Cannon Byrd Funeral Home Fountain Inn is assisting the family.