Obituary of Mary Alice Dowdy Hudnell ~ 2006

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal Feb 16 2006






Mary Alice Dowdy Hudnell, 65, of Garner, died Tuesday at Rex Hospital 
after her battle with cancer.  
Mary Alice was a former resident of Oriental and Atlantic Beach. She was a 
retired staff member from Pamlico County High School. Mary Alice had a 
passion for the water, boating and painting. 
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother (known as GrandMary), 
great-grandmother and friend.  Mary Alice was an active member of Oriental 
United Methodist Church and most recently of Ann Street United Methodist 
Church in Beaufort, N.C. Because of her illness, she moved to Garner 
earlier this year to be closer to her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.  
She was married for 45 years to Joe Hudnell, who preceded her in death.  
Mary Alice is survived by her son, Mark Hudnell of Ayden; her daughter and 
son-in-law, Tina and Gray Armstrong; her sister and brother-in-law, 
Shirley and Bruce Morris of Mesic; grandchildren, Summer, Joseph, Justin, 
Jenna, Sydney and Samantha; and great-grandson, Ryker.  
A memorial service has been set for Friday, February 17, 2006, at 11 a.m. 
at Oriental United Methodist Church. 
The family will receive friends after the service in the fellowship hall.  
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.



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