Linda Kay Hudson

Linda Kay Hudson obituary

Linda Kay Hudson

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Nov

14

Celebration of Life

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories

4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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Linda Hudson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Linda Kay Hudson, Age 65, of Center Point, IA passed away at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9 AM until service time at 11 AM.

Linda was born on December 29, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Patricia (Whitson) Huston. She graduated from Jefferson High School, Class of 1978. For over 20 years, Linda managed the Casey's General Store in Center Point. She loved being outside and gardening, Linda's greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish Linda's memory are her children, Lindsey (Bryce Balster) Hudson, of Center Point, IA, Matt (Jasmine) Hudson, of Robins, IA, and Travis (Cori) Croxell, of Oelwein, IA; her significant other, Joel Pray of Center Point, IA; her grandchildren, Adri, Mike, Grace, Kristina, Sam, Rayden, Timothy, and Chesley. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jim Huston.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Mercy Medical Center for all the love and support they showed Linda while she was in their care.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Celebration of Life

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories

4200 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Send Flowers