Elkin Mrs. Lorraine Short Hudson, age 84, of Wisconsin Ave. passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hudson was born December 26, 1924 in Cleveland County to Phillip Frances & Laura Pryor Short. Mrs. Hudson was retired from Sunbeam and was a member of Elkin First Baptist Church where she was formerly active in her Sunday School Class. She was a member of Elkin Women's Club and the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Survivors include: her husband, Dan Hudson of the home; a daughter, Barbara Harrell and husband, Jim Jr. of Elkin; three grandchildren, Jim Harrell, III and wife Amanda, Matt Harrell, Chris Harrell and wife Sallie; one great granddaughter, Harper Isabel Harrell. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Hollywood Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Elkin First Baptist Church by Dr. Bill Johnson, Rev. Dale Cline, Jim Harrell, III, Matt Harrell and Chris Harrell. The family will receive friends following the service at Elkin First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Elkin First Baptist Church, 128 Gwyn Ave., Elkin, NC 28621. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Hudson family.