Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Ruth Ann Hudson, age 51, of Portland passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born in Portland on June 16, 1969 the daughter of Robert and Pat (Kunce) Jellison. She was married on July 6, 2013 to Tim Hudson who survives. She had worked at Persimmon Ridge and the Jay County Fairgrounds. Ruth had attended Hopewell Church and was a 1987 Jay County High School graduate. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, coloring, horses and baking.

Surviving are her husband Tim, two brothers Steven Jellison of Portland and David Jellison (wife Pam) of Portland, two sisters Becky Ballard of Portland and Debbie Hernandez of Portland, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday April 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Herb Hummel presiding. Burial will follow in the Little Salamonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society or Jay County Heart Fund.

Online condolences at bairdfreeman@yahoo.com