Murtis Mae Hudson was born to the late Murline (Murt) Dodd and Thomas Jefferson (T.J.) Dodd on November 15, 1951, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She was affectionately known as “Dump" to all her family and friends.

Following her graduation from Tipton Street High School, Murtis attended Jackson State University. She was born and raised in Kosciusko, MS, where she met the love of her life. On December 27, 1971, she united in holy matrimony to Casey M. Hudson. This union was blessed with one son, Cedrick Jeffrey Hudson. They built their lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Murtis worked at Missouri Hills Juvenile Corrections as a childcare worker, followed by St. Louis City Correctional Medium Security Institution, as a correctional officer until retirement.

Murtis treasured time with her family and enjoyed traveling, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sisters. She loved being a great-grandmother “GG” to her great- grandchildren, and “Aunt Dump” to her nieces and nephews. She was meticulous about all aspects of her life.

Murtis was proceeded in death by her parents: Murt and T.J. Dodd, and sister, Lavis Dodd Grayson.

Mertes went home to the Lord on June 4, 2025. She leaves to cherish her love and memories, a Devoted husband, Casey M. Hudson; Dedicated son, Cedric Jeffrey Hudson; Lovable grand-children, Mariko Garner, Shamari Hudson, Sr. (Adrieona), and Ontario Shaye Hudson; Great grand-children, Karson Hudson, Shamari Hudson Jr., Zamarion Garner, Arriyah Levy, Mason Newsome, Eyan Cummings, Eryn Cummings, Ramoine Garner, and Trevon Garner; 3 devoted sisters, Annie M. Franklin, Toledo OH, Doris Dodd Jones, Ridgeland, MS, and Allene Dodd Lewis, Kociusko, MS; Aunt, Earl Dean Dodd; brother in Law, Percy Headd (Latrena); sister-in-law, Beatrice Hudson; and she was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

Special thanks to Maria Chapman, and Kathy Vann for their continuous love and support.

PLACE OF SERVICE: First Baptist M.B. Church, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 06/28/2025 at 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Friday 06/27/2025 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.