Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Henrietta "Penny" Dunbar Hudson

Henrietta Dunbar Hudson, affectionately known as “Penny”, 98, of Harrisburg, passed away on November 9, 2022 at her daughter’s home.

Penny was born to the union of the late Samuel Dunbar and the late Bessie Blakeney Dunbar in Greensboro, North Carolina. She graduated from Steelton High School in 1942 and was a retired employee of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Harrisburg.

She loved doing crossword puzzles and watching baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves when Chipper Jones was on the team.

Penny was the widow of Lloyd C. Hudson and was also preceded in death by her son, Craig S. Hudson; her four brothers, Alfred Dunbar, Ulysses Dunbar, Theron Dunbar, and Samuel Dunbar. She leaves to celebrate her life her two daughters, Cheryl M. Hudson and Vikki C. Lauer, her two sons, Lloyd C. Hudson, Jr. a/k/a “Shaka” and Alfred D. Hudson (Lucy); her three granddaughters, Kiesha Hudson-Peterson, Erika Lauer Tranguch (Matt) and JiselleDia Hudson; two grandsons, Alfred Hudson, Jr. a/k/a “Hawkie” and Cedrick Hudson (Journ’ee); her nine great-grandchildren; her one great-great-granddaughter and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and aides at Homeland Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Penny in her final days.

Her life will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1439 Market Street, with viewing and visitation 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110.

COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees.

Guest Book

Prayers and Condolences to Cousin Lloyd's Family R

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Whenever we came back home we enjoyed stopping by the house to see Aunt Penny.Her smile ,conversation about when we were boys ,along with her kindness and love brighten up our day.Condolences,Prayers and love to the family during this moment in your lives. God Bless, Butch & Punkin Anderson

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To the Family. I will always remember Aunt Penny as a very special person. She will be greatly missed. Please accept my condolences and be assured that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Cynthia White-Marshall

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To the Family. I will always remember Aunt Penny as a very special person. She will be greatly missed. Please accept my condolences and be assured that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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To the Hudson Family: We've shared so much through the years and share the weight of your loss. We are thinking about all of you, praying for you, and sending our love and remembrance during this time of sorrow. Elaine and Carlton (Dacey) Colbert

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Thank you Aunt Penny for all of the good times I experienced when I would come over to the house. I remember well you saying "hot dog" when observing something good. Whenever I say "hot dog" I think of you. Much love from your nephew Michael Hicks.

- Michael Hicks

To Cheryl and the Hudson Family: Wishing you comfort, peace and strength during this most difficult time. Remembering Ms. Penny and the great times Nancy, Dolly and I had as teenagers at your home. Lean on God and allow him to continue the process of healing your broken hearts of your dearly beloved Mother. Carol Brown Graves

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To Cheryl and the Hudson Family: Wishing you comfort, peace and strength during this most difficult time. Remembering Ms. Penny and the great times Nancy, Dolly and I had as teenagers at your home. Lean on God and allow him to continue the process of healing your broken hearts of your dearly beloved Mother. Carol Brown Graves

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My sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Penny. She was my sister's, Ernestine Hailey's, best friend. Rest in heavenly peace. Joanne Tilman

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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