On February 18, 2026, Ruth Parker Hudson left her earthly dwelling for her heavenly home. She was 77. Even as her memories faded and her thoughts became tangled like threads, the love she had for us remained. It was evident in the way her eyes lit up when we entered the room, in her attempts to communicate with us, and in the peaceful moments we shared in silence. Even though dementia altered the way the world knew her, it could never diminish who she was-a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, teacher, unwavering supporter, and loving guide.
The Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Sunday, February 22nd at Bratton Funeral Home in York. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23rd at 2 pm, at Sharon ARP, 3915 York Street, Sharon, SC, officiated by Rev. Dr. Gil Martin, with burial following at Beersheba Presbyterian, 130 S. Beersheba Road, Clover, SC.
A native of York County, a seamstress by trade, she was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Martha Ann Parker; her brothers, Andrew, Joe, Denver, Amos and Billy; and her sisters, Mary Ann Cobb, Mildred Pardue, and Annell Felts. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry; one daughter, Melissa Scercy (Chris); and grandchildren, Caleb Scercy (Kacey), Luke Scercy (Kayla), Maggie Scercy (Graham), and Skylar Fossum (Stone). Additionally, she is survived by her brothers, Johnny Parker and Sam Parker; her sisters, Bonnie Roberts, Edna Ramsey, Amy Harris, and Nancy Hudson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and caregivers, Ann Roessner and Tracey Mobley. Our strong, feisty, determined, and opinionated Ruth will be missed greatly. Her life was a journey-one filled with peaks of joy, valleys of sorrow, and countless moments that taught us the true meaning of resilience and love. We thank her for her endless love, her boundless strength, and the reminder that even when the mind falters, the heart’s memory endures forever.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Beersheba Presbyterian Cemetery Association, PO Bx 2101, York, SC 29745 or Shriners Children’s Hospital Greenville, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605..
Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home of York, SC is honored to serve the Hudson family during this time of loss.
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