County Is Saddened By Death of Clara Hudnall

Clara Hudnall dies at age of 96
By Sid Riley

Clara Hudnall and her husband Frank both loved Jackson County very much. They expressed that love by giving generously from the blessings life had bestowed upon them. They will be dearly missed by many local citizens, but their generous gifts remain as part of their life legacy.
They supported Jackson Hospital and the service it provides to the people of the county. Much of the medical facility at the hospital stands as a tribute to their history of financial support. The Hudnall building which houses doctors offices, labs and cancer treatment facilities exists as a direct result of Mrs. Hudnall’s donations.

Chipola College was another recipient of the Hudnall generosity. Along with establishing a scholarship fund, the Hudnalls provided significant financial support to many of Chipola’s needs.
In 2005 Mrs. Hudnall was recognized by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce as the "Citizen of the Year".

The gleaming gold dome atop the First Baptist Church is another reflection of the Hudnall generosity to their community. The van used by the church to transport seniors to services was largely provided by her donations.

The Hudnalls donated a significant percentage of the funds used to build the new Jackson County Library. The van used by the Family Stopover House for children in crisis situations is another gift they provided. There are also many, many individual charitable acts they gave to people in need, without general public knowledge or appreciation.

The standard of the benevolent, Christian spirit that Frank and Clara Hudnall provided will hopefully lead us all towards increased involvement and support of our community and our fellow man.

Mrs. Hudnall’s funeral was held Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Marianna.