Kathryn Leah Hudson

Mar 6, 1951 - Aug 10th, 2021

Birth Date: Mar 6, 1951
Death Date: Aug 10, 2021
Funeral Date: Aug 21, 2021, 1:00 pm
Location: Ruebel Funeral Home (6313 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205)
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Biography:

Kathryn Leah Hudson, born March 6, 1951, died August 10, 2021 of COVID-19 in Little Rock. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, L.N. Hudson and Lou Ella Barkley, her brother William Hudson, and her son Michael Patrick Meredith. She is survived by her brother Lonnie Hudson and wife Denise. Kathie was blessed with children and grandchildren - her daughter Raechel Butterfield and husband Andrew with children Taylor and wife Alexa, Carter, and Mia, her son Ben and fiancé Martha with children Jayden, Jordan, and Scout, and her daughter Chelsea along with Adam and their daughter Anna.

A woman of all trades, Kathie began a career while a young mother as a surgical nurse before later building a business in real estate in Southern California. She later went on to pursue her education first at Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies, then went on to earn her law degree at the City University of New York - Queens College and continued by opening her law practice in Little Rock in 2011. She was an advocate of social justice and always the first to lend a hand to those that needed it, winning her the title of “Mom” for many more than her own children.

The funeral service for Kathryn Hudson will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 21st at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock. As per the family's request, masks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination for those that plan to attend. The service will be available via livestream at ruebelfuneralhome.com, just click the link below or search Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock on Facebook, you will not be able to view the event until the camera goes live which will happen at 12:50PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathie’s name to the Arkansas Children’s Foundation.

https://facebook.com/events/s/kathryn-leah-hudson-memorial-s/1013748679451334/

Condolences(11)

Loca

#11

Nov 14th, 2021 5:10 am

O.M.G IM SO SCREWED UP BY THESE I DONT WANT IT TO BE TRUE OMG KATHERYN WAS THE BEST BADASS LAWYER EVER

Sara Bartlett

#10

Aug 19th, 2021 5:52 am

An amazing and accomplished woman. Such a tragic loss to this horrible virus. My condolences to the family.

Robin Vail

Aug 18th, 2021 4:08 pm

Kathie was a fierce advocate and a precious friend. She was one of a kind and definitely left a mark on so many of our hearts. My kids and I can't wait until we see her again.

Sara Hartness

Aug 17th, 2021 8:07 pm

I met Kathryn as I do so many others, she was opposing counsel. From my perspective she approached her profession as one would a calling. She was tough, hard charging and defended her client as if he were her own child. I grew to respect her tenacity and looked forward to developing a professional relationship going forward. I’m sorry I didn’t meet her sooner. To Amy and her children, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will remember her.

Penny Baldwin

Aug 17th, 2021 1:33 pm

May she get the afterlife that she deserves

Cherie Davis-Shell

Aug 16th, 2021 3:33 pm

So very sorry for the family’s loss. Kathryn was an amazing attorney with a caring heart. May your afterlife journey be blessed and beautiful ✨

Theresa Caldwell

Aug 14th, 2021 10:57 am

I am so sorry to hear that Kathryn passed away. Kathryn and I met when I moved into Financial One back in 2012. My suite was located diagonally across from hers, and my husband had recently been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. It was great to have her perspective about his illness and various treatments! We also shared our love for the law and for helping children and families. There are very few attorneys who I have seen willingly sacrifice their time and resources to "right a wrong!"

And let me say to her children that your Mother was so very proud of you and you were her joy! I moved out before I got to hear about her grandchildren I am sad to say. Your Mother's legacy left a great legacy behind for each of you and shared her love for others in all she tried to so!

I will miss her!

Gayle Jungkind

Aug 13th, 2021 1:58 pm

She was a neighbor of mine. So sorry.

Lee and Yvette Thompson

Aug 13th, 2021 12:33 pm

We will miss our great neighbor. We offer our prayers for the family as they move forward from this loss.

Joe Denton

Aug 13th, 2021 11:56 am

So sorry for your loss.

Ken McCulloch

Aug 12th, 2021 1:51 pm

I was so sorry to hear about Kathryn's passing due to Covid 19. I was working with her on a case. My condolences to the family and friends.

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