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COLETTA HUDSON Obituary
Coletta Ann Hudson, 61, passed away on September 22, 2018 at the Haven Hospice E. T. York Care Center in Gainesville, FL. Coletta lost a hard-fought battle with a very aggressive, metastasizing cancer. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on May 10, 1957 to Robert Eugene Hudson and Gretchen Frances Galvin. Coletta was raised and lived mostly in FL and resided in Gainesville for over 30 years where she ran a successful business for the past 20 years.
Coletta was an intelligent, hardworking, passionate and compassionate, person. Her first career was as a Veterinary Technician and she served in the Army Reserves. From there she worked in Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales and finally ended up as owner/operator of Coletta's Microscopes which gave her great satisfaction, working in the trade that she dearly loved. Too generous for her own good, she was always willing to help wherever help was needed, even if that meant putting her life and plans on hold to help others in need.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hudson.
She is survived by her mother, Gretchen Galvin; her daughter, Erin Dowd; grandson, Robert Dowd; and her soul mate, Gary Borbotko, Sr. She is also survived by her siblings, Kathy Hudson, Chris Hudson, Chuck Hudson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Coletta did not want a funeral service or burial, she wanted instead to be cremated and to have her ashes scattered in various locations that she had always loved. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Haven Hospice of Gainesville, FL or to cancer research.
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Tammie Barry
March 5, 2019
I was one of Coletta's clients. I will miss her greatly. I have worked with her for at least 15 years. She was very smart and I enjoyed talking when she came to the Panhandle. I am sorry for your loss.
Her last visit to a white sand gulf beach and our last work trip together. So much love.
Gena Bussdieker
February 10, 2019
Regena Bussdieker
February 9, 2019
She was much more than an Aunt to me. I miss her everyday and dream about her often. Today has been extra hard. Nine years ago we were working at NASA together maintaining microscopes. That contract was her pride and joy. Wish I could have kept it up for her but Im a full time mom now. I miss our quiet lab work together and our loud nerdy nature adventures. rest in peace sweet soul sister.... you are one of a kind. XOXO
Nancy Rybak
November 7, 2018
To Kathy, Chris,Chuck and Aunt GretchenI'm so sorry to hear that Coletta passed away. My prayers are with all of you. God's blessings for peace and comfort. Love you all.
Mary Lou Julius
November 7, 2018
My heart, prayers and condolences go out to my niece and nephews and to Gretchen.
Sarah Girard
November 5, 2018
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Chuck and Gretchen and their family. I am grateful, during the past few months, to have had opportunity to speak with Coletta. I will always remember her authenticity, warmth and her kindness to me.
November 5, 2018
My heart goes out to your entire family, Romans 15:13 promises that God gives us hope and peace, may He comfort you with his love and tender mercy in this difficult time (2 Cor 1:2-4).
Ron Julius
November 4, 2018
To all my cousins and Aunt. I am so sorry to hear about Coletta. It has been a very long time since seeing you but always have great memories when you visited Greentown or when we came to visit you in Florida. You will all be in my thought prayers and heart during your difficult time. Coletta's kind heart will be missed by all.
Loving Her Microscope Work - Tuesday, August 28, 2018
October 25, 2018
Karen Jones
October 24, 2018
To Coletta's family I want to express my deep sadness at hearing of her passing. It has been many years since I've seen her but she was always a lovely, generous person and I will never forget her kindness to me.
Diane Duke
October 24, 2018
To Chuck and his family; Mike and I are very sorry to hear of Coletta's passing. We are so happy to have met her and our hearts go out to you all. She was such a wonderful person.
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