Marietta Weaver Hudgins, age 82, of Douglasville, Georgia, peacefully

passed away on July 8, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1943, in Athens,

Alabama, to the late Joe Weaver, Jr. and Natie Elizabeth Cunningham

Weaver. Marietta experienced the loss of her mother at a young age. Her

father later married Anna Lue Ingram, who lovingly became an important

part of her life.

Marietta graduated from Trinity High School (Athens, Alabama) before

embarking on a new chapter that would shape the rest of her life. After high

school, Marietta moved to Washington, D.C., where she lived with her sister,

Ophelia, and brother-in-law, James Burton. While in Washington, she

completed secretarial training and met the love of her life, Will "Bill"

Hudgins, Jr. They were united in marriage on April 10, 1965, beginning a

beautiful journey together that spanned more than 61 years and was built on

faith, love, devotion, and family.

Throughout her career, Marietta was known for her professionalism,

kindness, and strong work ethic. She worked as a waitress for Hot Shoppes

Restaurants, was employed by the National Alliance for Postal Employees,

and later served as Secretary in the Office of the Director of the Chemistry

Department at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Thereafter, she

worked in market research for several large corporations, where she

continued to earn the respect of coworkers through her dedication and

excellence.

Marietta was a devoted Jehovah's Witness for most of her adult life, and her

faith was the foundation of the way she lived. She found great joy in

spending time with her family, traveling, and creating lasting memories. Her

gentle spirit, kind heart, and unwavering love for her family touched

everyone who knew her. She will be remembered for her quiet strength, her

compassion, and the steadfast love she shared so freely. She was a devoted

wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and cherished great-grandmother.

Her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by those she loved.

Marietta is leaving behind her beloved husband, Will "Bill" Hudgins Jr.; her

sons: Anthony Hudgins (Monique), and Andre Hudgins; her grandchildren,

Bryce Hudgins, Justice Fields (Darian), and Dray Jackson. She was one of

nine children. She is survived by her sister. Ophelia Weaver Burton (James),

and her brother: Leon Weaver (Eva); two great-grandchildren; and a host of

nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Dorothy Weaver Malone Wiley (Walter

Malone and Pryor Wiley), Catherine Weaver Sanderfer (David), Luther E.

Weaver (Margaret), James W. Weaver (Barbara), Mattie Clara Weaver

Shoulders (James), and Rhonda Marie Weaver.

Family and friends will be received at Hightower's Memorial Chapel

(Douglasville) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

An interment honoring Marietta's life will be held at Georgia National

Cemetery on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

Marietta's legacy of faith, love, kindness, and devotion to her family will

continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Though she

will be deeply missed, the memories she created and the love she shared will

remain with her family forever.

You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com.

Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.