On February 9, 2026, God called home his good and faithful servant, Bertha Anne Hudson. Born in Clay County, Mississippi, to the late Isaac and Emma McKinney, Bertha was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend.

Bertha moved from Mississippi to Boston, Massachusetts, where she met and married the late Edward Hudson in 1959. Bertha had two children, a daughter, Joyce Helen Hudson, and a son, the late John Arthur Hudson, whom Edward adopted. After Edward's passing in 1971, Bertha spent several years welcoming foster children into her home, six of whom she adopted.

Bertha and her family attended Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Boston for many years. She was a longstanding member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Boston. In Bertha's later years, she devoted her time to the Salvation Army in Waltham, Massachusetts. She was proud of and loved the time she spent helping others in need.

Bertha's love for children and community was unwavering. She worked at the Montessori School in Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital. Bertha was a devoted Deaconess, Secretary, and Treasurer for her church.

Bertha is survived by her daughter, Joyce H. Hudson; adopted daughters and sons: Diedre, Evelyn, Telly, Samuel, and Antonio Hudson. She also leaves to mourn her siblings Robert Quinn,Shirley Williams, and Mamie Young; daughter-in-law, Valerie Thornhill-Hudson; grandchildren Bashir, Jamila, Ayanna Ede, Hudson; Julianna, Keayon, Bryce, Victoria, Brianna, Skye, Miracle, and Elijah; great-grandchildren Kaya Hudson, Zyaire, Zoey, and Chosen.

Bertha was pre-deceased by her loving brothers and sisters Francis, John Allen, Roosevelt, Freddie, Dorothy, Izola, Carrie, Elmaree, and Icie; as well as her adopted son, Derrick Hudson.