Gayla Sue Hudkins

Gayla Sue Hudkins age 69, of Huntsville passed away 8:07 p. m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  She was born Jan. 8, 1954 in Lima to the late Alfred William and Ruth JoAnn (Lane) Darnell.

Sue had been an accountant and property manager.  She enjoyed camping, fishing, and doing arts and crafts.  She loved children, animals, country music and Sequoia National Park.  Kern River, California was her favorite place to be.

Survivors include her longtime companion Jackson Mace of Huntsville, 4 sons:  Danny Moore of Lima, Jason Moore of Lima, Allen Friedman of Los Angeles, CA and Kyle Campbell of Simi Valley, CA; 4 granddaughters:  Andrea, Abby, Ally and Amanda; 4 great grandchildren:  McKinley, Ragan, Elliott and Oliver; siblings:  Pat (Deb) Darnell of Waynesfield, Mike Darnell of Lakeview, Teresa (Greg) Hicks of New Hampshire, Tracy Robinson of Lakeview and Shirley (Dennis) Purdy-Steele of Lima and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by 2 brothers:  Kelly and Daniel Darnell.

A gathering will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

Memorial contributions may be given to Deb’s Dogs or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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