Mrs. Trudie Bell Washington

WASHINGTON, Mrs. Trudie - Age 85, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Kith Haven Nursing Home. Graveside Service 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Sunset Hills Cemetery, G- 4413 Flushing Rd. Trudie Bell Washington was born in Glenwood, Georgia to September 13, 1931 to the late Willie Chester Jones and Louise Byrd. Trudie’s mother passed when she was six years old and she raised by her father and her stepmother Ada (“Addie”) Lorene Horn. She was named in honor of a favorite Aunt Bell, her father’s sister. Trudie had six brothers and sisters and attended Dickerson Training School where she learned to love sports. There she exceeded in her academics as well as girls basketball and softball. Later in life, Trudie developed a fervent love for bowling and was active on several bowling leagues. Trudie accepted Christ at an early age and kept him close to her throughout her life. She married Nathaniel “Henry” Washington of Brunswick, Georgia, the love of her life, and it is within this union that they had one daughter – Trudie Ann Washington Hughley. Trudie loved being a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was also a great cook and entertainer. She had a fancy for canning, gardening and fishing. Her zest for life and captivating inner glow attracted people to her and she used her cheerful laughter to calm everyone around her through happy times and life’s storms. A member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church for over 30 years under the pastorship of the late Reverend Otis Floyd, she guided many around her to Christ by her love of God, remarkable service and tithes. Trudie did this through years of service on the Usher Board. Trudie also carry her personal ministry into her work at the Salvation Army of Flint before her retirement. Throughout her life she demonstrated an undying compassion for others. On 10th day of August, after a long and bountiful life, Trudie transitioned from this mortal life to her immortal heavenly rewards. Trudie is survived by her loving daughter, Trudie Ann of Flint Township, sister Magdalean Blount of Mount Morris, MI, former husband Henry Washington, grandchildren: Sharita Hall, Daniel Hall, Sr. (Dishekia) , Anthony Hall (Adriane) and Leteia Hughley, and 9 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by siblings John Lee Jones (Florice) of Pompano Beach, Fla; Vivian and twin brother (Vidalia, GA); Jurrell Jones (Jacksonville, Fla); and Earmie Louise Martin (Flint, MI). She will be forever missed and loved.

Mrs. Trudie Bell Washington

September 13, 1931 - August 10, 2017