Mary Helen Hudgins, age 93 of the Bethany Community, Forest City, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at Hospice House in Forest City.  Mary Helen was born on October 25, 1931, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Hoyle and Mary Toms Carroll. 

She worked for many years in the Claims Department of the G. B. Harrill Insurance Agency in Forest City.  Mary Helen was a graduate of Harris High School and a faithful member of the Bethany Baptist Church where she enjoyed many activities.  She volunteered with Yokefellow Service Center.  As a cancer survivor, she supported Relay for Life and Hands of Hope.  Traveling in their RV, she and her husband Curtis enjoyed countless trips over the United States and spending time at the beach.

She is survived by a number of cousins and close friends that loved Mary Helen.

A Service will be held in the sanctuary at 2 o’clock on Friday, January 3, 2025, in the Bethany Baptist Church, officiated by the Reverend Chris Fox and Reverend Lane Goff. Interment will be private in the church cemetery. 
 

Memorials may be made to Yokefellow Service Center, 132 Blanton Street, Spindale, North Carolina 28160. 

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com