Claudell Hodges, age 88, of Truth or Consequences, NM, passed away on April 15, 2025, at Paloma Springs Nursing Home. She was born on February 25, 1937, to William and Maude Rudder. Claudell married Jim Hodges on February 13, 1956. She retired from the United States Postal Service, where she served as Postmaster in Continental Divide, NM. She enjoyed line dancing with the T. or C. Line Dancers.

She is survived by her children, Ray Hodges (Theresa Marquez) and Delrae Kelly (Mike); grandchildren, Byron Hodges (Angie), Lee Hodges (Kristen), Bradley Kelly, and Wesley Kelly (Caitlyn); great-grandchildren, Kindell Kelly, Wyatt Kelly, Joseph Prezzato, Colten Kelly, Hayden Kelly, CailEy Kelly, Jericho Barela, Owen Hodges, Kara Hodges, Cody Hodges, Colt Hodges, and Daniel Kelly; as well as numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Hodges; daughter, Marsha Hodges; and brothers, William Rudder and Danny Rudder.

Services will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Kirikos Family Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at Vista Memory Gardens Cemetery.