Carol Hudson, Longtime Volunteer and Banking Professional, Remembered

Georgetown, TX – Carol Anne (Ford) Hudson, a dedicated volunteer and banking professional, passed away on February 6, 2026, after a long illness. She was 76 years old.

Early Life and Career

Born on August 19, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, Carol was the second of four children born to George Deric and Mildred Ford. She grew up alongside her siblings, Deric, Harold, and Sherry, all of whom remained closely connected to their hometown. Carol’s banking career began at Marshall National Bank during high school through the VOE program.

Marriage and Family

Carol began dating Billy Don (Bill) Hudson in her senior year of high school, and they married two years later. The couple shared nearly sixty years together. Early in their marriage, they moved to Austin, where Carol worked in the loan department at North Austin State Bank. Following a move to Dallas, she took on a role at Carrolton Bank and Trust, managing all loan administration. Later, she dedicated herself to raising their son, Michael Todd Hudson, and eventually co-owned a specialty sporting goods store with her husband in Austin.

Commitment to Volunteering

After closing the sporting goods store, Carol returned to being a stay-at-home mother and then devoted her time to numerous volunteer positions. She served as a counselor for the Austin Crisis Pregnancy Center and CARITAS of Austin, supporting the homeless population. She similarly worked as a national phone counselor for The American Cancer Society. After relocating to Houston, she volunteered at UTMB Galveston and later at Christi’s St John Hospital in Clear Lake.

Grandmotherhood and Legacy

A move to Georgetown SunCity was prompted by the arrival of her granddaughter, Olivia. Carol cherished her role as a grandmother, enjoying many moments with Olivia, who recently turned 16 and began driving. Despite being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Carol continued to thrive in her volunteer work and embrace her family life.

Survivors

Carol is survived by her husband, Bill Hudson; her son, Michael Hudson, and his wife, Julie; her granddaughter, Olivia; her brother, George Deric Ford, and his wife, Carol; her brother, Harold Ford, and his wife, Carol, along with their son Matt, and his children, Bella and Jack; and her sister, Sherry Bankston, and her husband, Tony, and their children, Jeffrey, Lori, and Christopher, and the Bankston’s grandchildren, Micah, Jacob, and Noah.

Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Life for Carol will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Cypress Valley Bible Church, located at 75670 Marshall, Texas Legacy Remembers.