South Carolina H 5590: Mildred Hudson Wood

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2025-2026 Bill 5590 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 28, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5590

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Mildred 
Hudson Wood for her many years of meaningful service to her community and to 
Congratulate her on a life well lived.

Whereas, born on June 26, 1926, in Pickens, Mildred Hudson Wood is 
one of four children born to Julius Ransom and Carmen Roberts Hudson. She was 
reared alongside her beloved siblings, Floyd Hudson, Calvin Hudson, and Patsy 
Hudson Nix. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Sunset, the 
community that she has called home for nearly a century; and

Whereas, a woman of strong faith, she accepted Christ as her Savior 
at the age of five at Mount Bethel Methodist Church under the preaching of her uncle, 
Pierce Hudson; and

Whereas, a proud graduate of Pickens High School, she was a member of 
the last class to graduate under the eleventh grade system. To this day, she 
cherishes and wears her class ring as a symbol of her lifelong connection to 
her roots; and

Whereas, on September 13, 1945, she married the love of her life, 
Willie B. Wood, with whom she shared almost sixty-seven years of devoted 
marriage. The couple reaffirmed their enduring bond in a beautiful ceremony prior 
to Willie's passing in June of 2012. Together they reared three daughters, 
Mildred Junne Duncan, Lynda Ercellene Wood, and Marilyn Willene Wood Bowers; 
and

Whereas, music has been a cornerstone of her life and ministry. The Hudson 
family enjoyed traveling to area revivals to share their gift of song, 
including a meaningful ministry at the Pickens County Stockade where they 
provided special music for inmates; and

Whereas, her industrious spirit led her to successful careers at Judson 
Mill, Sangamo Electric, and Fowler Rental Agency. She also served as a 
bookkeeper at Tinsley Crane Chevrolet and Grant Ford and dedicated many years 
of civic service as a poll manager at the Albert R. Lewis Precinct in Pickens 
County; and

Whereas, following Willie's retirement from Duke Power, they remained 
active members of the Duke Power Retirees, where she honorably served as chaplain 
and president. In their retirement, the couple was known for their 
compassionate outreach, serving meals to grieving families at Concord Baptist 
Church and maintaining a faithful weekly visitation schedule for shut-ins. Having 
found her greatest purpose in the service of others, she continues to be a 
source of strength and support, extending a helping hand to all who cross her 
path; and 

Whereas, Mrs. Wood grew up attending Mount Bethel Methodist Church 
until her family joined Big Eastatoe Baptist Church in 1953. She enjoyed 
teaching the primary Sunday School class and wrote a weekly article for the 
church to be posted in the Pickens Sentinel. Upon joining Concord Baptist 
Church in 1974, she continued her teaching ministry for many years, eventually 
transitioning to lead the senior ladies' Sunday school class, where she 
currently holds the distinction of being the eldest member; and 

Whereas, a matriarch in every sense of the word, "Mimi" is the proud 
grandmother of nine grandchildren (one of whom is deceased), fifteen great-grandchildren, 
and two great-great-grandchildren. She is blessed to still live alone next to 
the home that she grew up in; and 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives 
are thankful for the example of service and kindness that Mildred Hudson Wood 
has set for all who know her. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Mildred 
Hudson Wood for her many years of meaningful service to her community and 
congratulate her on a life well lived.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Mildred Hudson Wood.

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