Sara Elizabeth (Cloniger) Hudson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sara Elizabeth (Cloniger) Hudson (Hickory, North Carolina), who passed away on January 11, 2026 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Loy Odell Cloninger and Estella Brooks; her daughter Sara Jean Davis; her grandson Scott Coffey; her siblings, Charles Littnan, Shandon Littnan, Muriel Miller, Jean Abernethy and Theresa Stewart; and her son-in-law Gene Coffey.
She is survived by: her children, Lanny Loyd Bumgarner (Teresa) of Hickory, Teresa B. Smith (Earl "Butch") of Boiling Springs, SC and Kerri B. Coffey of Hickory; her grandchildren, Scott Smith of Inman, SC, Kristin Smith Suite (Dexter) of Spartanburg, SC, Shannon Lynn Burrus (Tyron) of Hickory, Brandi Coffey Williams (Richard "Monty") of Hickory, Heather Bumgarner Moore of Gastonia and Megan Bumgarner of Hickory; her great grandchildren, Hopelyn Burrus, Caitlyn Williams, Kristian Williams, Harrison Smith, Abby Grace Smith, Bryce Reynolds, Kyra Coffey, Camryn Moore, Carrigan Moore, Keaton Moore, Riley Coffey and Spencer Coffey; her nephew David Abernethy (Linda) of Hickory; and her pet Ziggy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lifepoint Church- Hickory, "More Campaign", 2123 5th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
