Mrs. Shirley Jean Hudson Lail, 77, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at UNC-BR Morganton, following a period of declining health.
Shirley was born on August 20, 1947, in Cleveland County, NC to the late W.B. Dick Hudson and Thelma Swink Hudson. She was retired from Broughton Hospital, where she worked for 25 years, most recently as a transcriptionist, and was a longtime member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church, where she also played the piano for over 25 years. Shirley loved to play and even performed with a gospel singing group for several years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Lail, and a brother Jerry Hudson.
Surviving are her two sons, Mark Lail and wife Cynthia of Hickory, and Curtis Lail and wife Michelle of Lawndale. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Austin Sigmon, Hayden Lail and wife Carrigan, and Trevor Holland, all of Hickory, two great-grandchildren, Huntlee Lail and Charlie Beth Craig, both of Hickory, sister in-law, Kathy Hudson of Morganton, her special friend, Patty Smith, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, with Rev. Randy Cook and Rev. Blain Hudson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.
Memorials may be sent to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, W.M.U Ministry, 4264 Mount Gilead Ch. Rd., Connelly Springs, NC 28612.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Lail family.
Shirley was a great Christian lady. She will be surely missed by all. Prayers for all of the family.
Shirley was one of the most devout Christian women I’ve ever known. Most of my contact with her for the past years has been on Facebook where she posted Bible readings and positive Christian messages daily. I’m told she prayed daily for others. As a classmate, I remember Shirley’s beautiful smile. She got along with everyone. Shirley loved her boys and was so proud of her grandchildren. I’m sure she will be missed by her family and community.
Mark and Cynthia and family, my heart goes out to you all in the passing of your loved one. May Gods give you continued strength, peace and comfort in knowing she is resting in His presence.
Love you all and prayers🙏❤️🫶🏻💔
So very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing! We worked together for years at Broughton Hospital and enjoyed a lasting friendship . Rest Well Shirley In Paradise!!!
Praying for the family.