Martha Hudson-Shaleen

SHALEEN, MARTHA (Peggy) HUDSON, age 85, peacefully went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, September 14, 2009. Peggy was an active, joyful member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church of Sebring. She had a nursing home for 10 years in their Port Huron, MI home, travelled nationally 23 years with late husband as Gospel Clown and Bear, "Mopsy and Derby". They shared the Gospel with young and old through VBS, Children's Crusades and puppets. She was also a sought after speaker and singer for many banquet and events. Peggy started a Bible Study at Whisper Lake Mobile Home Park which she taught faithfully for fourteen years. Peggy is survived by her precious and cherished husband of eleven wonderful years, Loren; daughters, Bonnie (Ken) Lambert, Sebring and Debi (Paul) Large, Okeechobee, FL and son, Michael (Gloria) Hudson, Louisville, KY. Peggy is also survived by step-children, Nolan (Joan) Hudson, Nashville, MI, Ginette Graubner, Flint, MI, Kay (Kevin) McClurg and Bill (Cindy) Shaleen, both of Ft. Wayne, IN, Mary (Eric) Hansen, Graham, WA and Teresa Shaleen, Rush City, MN. Peggy has 23 grandchildren that she loved very much and was blessed with 15 great grandchildren, as well. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ralph S. Hudson, three brothers, Paul, John and Jim Pegg; sisters, Esther Lilienthal and Ruth Carlson. She is survived by one sister, May Louise Schneider and many nieces and nephews that were all so dear to her heart. A celebration of her life will be held 6:00 pm, Friday, September 18, 2009 at Whispering Pines Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Trinkle officiating. Memorials may be made to Whispering Pines Baptist Church, 303 White Pine Drive, Sebring, FL 33872 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 1635, Sebring, FL 33871-1635. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL.


Facts

Born: March 23, 1924
Place of Birth: Pontiac, MI
Death: September 14, 2009
Place of Death: Sebring, FL
Occupation: Home Missionary
Organizations: Whispering Pines Baptist Church

Preceded In Death By

Ralph S. Hudson, Spouse
Paul Pegg, Brother
John Pegg, Brother
Jim Pegg, Brother
Esther Lilienthal, Sister
Ruth Carlson, Sister

Survived By;

Loren Shaleen, Spouse
Bonnie (Ken) Lambert, Daughter
Debi (Paul) Large, Daughter
Michael (Gloria) Hudson, Son
May Louise Schneider, Sister
Nolan (Joan) Hudson, Step-Son
Ginette Graubner, Step-daughter
Kay (Kevin) McClurg, Step-daughter
Bill (Cindy) Shaleen, Step-son
Mary (Eric) Hansen, Step-daughter
Teresa Shaleen, Step-daughter
23 grandchildren
15 great grandchildren