September 8, 1962 – June 8, 2022
Shelly Kay Hudgens Rudnicki, 59, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Morada Assisted Living Facility in Friendswood, Texas, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Shelly was born on September 8,1962 in Texas City, Texas. She was the daughter of Thomas Hudgens and the late Vicki (Vinyard) Hudgens. She was happily married to Michael Rudnicki for sixteen years. They resided in Nassau Bay, Texas.
Shelly was a graduate of Alvin High School, Class of 1981. She was employed as a Unit Manager at Altria Group from 1986 to 2015 until her illness resulted in her early retirement.
Shelly was an avid New England Patriots fan and she loved to travel. Her favorite vacations were to Lake Tahoe, Hawaii, Key West, and Cancun, Mexico. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens in Friendswood and Nassau Bay.
Her friends and family will miss her cheerful personality and her generous, loving nature. Shelly’s family would like to thank her personal caregivers, the staff at Morada and Faith Hospice for their devotion to her care.
In addition to her husband, Michael, Shelly is survived by her father, Tom Hudgens, sister; Tammy Lucas, (Terry), and brother, Mike Hudgens (June); sisters-in-law, Joanne (Bruce) Guenther and Lesa Angell; her children, David Townsend (Stephanie), Devrie Grimm (Josh), and Darien Townsend; step-children, Brendan and Kellan Rudnicki. Surviving grandchildren are Madden and Chloe Grimm, and David III and Eli Townsend, and several nieces and nephews.
Shelly’s memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 2:00 P.M.at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546 with Rev. Howard Huhn officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, Il 60601.
21 thoughts on “Shelly Kay Hudgens Rudnicki”
Like I said to you everyday “me and you, everyday, forever and forever”. You were the best wife any guy could ever have. I will miss you dearly. Love you, Michael.
I'm so so sorry that you left us Shelly. You were a beautiful sweet person. Always full of life and smiling. We had many fun times together. I will always remember you as you were back then. You will be missed❤️🙏🏼
Karen
Shelly,
My sweet friend, you will be greatly missed. We have so many fun memories that I'll cherish forever.
Love Kim
Just saw this. I grew up with Shelly, Tammy and Mike on CR 761 in Alvin. They were always very kind to me. Am very sorry to learn of her death. May God heal the entire Hudgens family.
Shelly,
You started out as my boss but over time you grew into one of my good friends. You could always be counted to bring positive energy to any situation. I will miss you but understand you are in a more peaceful place. Much love to you from everyone you touched.
It was such a pleasure giving care to her,Mike you were a great support to her,keep on being strong
I will always remember the fun times. When we would work together, we would laugh all day. You were always able to give me an attitude adjustment. Save me a place. We will meet again one day❤️
Oh Shelly-girl! 💔
Love you and all our wonderful times we’ve shared. To say you will be missed is an understatement, but I will remember you smiling and happy, and find comfort you are finally at peace♥️🙏🏻
Lesa
Shelly girl- you and Karen and I had some wonderful times working back in the day. I’m at peace knowing you are as well. 💕💕
We all love Shelly and Mike at morada. Thank you for sharing her with us. Praying for Shelly's family because she will be so missed. ❤️
Mike I'm so sorry for your loss. Shelly was such a beautiful lady who was blessed with a very caring husband. I really enjoyed the time we were able to care for her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Odem
Morada
Sweet Shelly. You were such a great friend to me and included me in your life when we lived in Hillcrest. We had the best times and I loved our friendship. We kept Sonic in business and definitely did the Gordon Street loop at least 1001 times. You will be greatly missed. I’m so happy you are now with your wonderful mother enjoying Heaven.🙏🏼💗🙏🏼💗
We had so much fun growing up together in Hillcrest! You were always the sweetest to me and enjoyed our friendship! I will miss you my friend. Until we meet again!
She will be missed by so many. I am so thankful for the wonderful times we shared over the years. Sending prayers and love.
Shelly (and her wonderful laugh!) will be missed by all that knew her. We are so lucky to have had her in our lives for so long until this horrible disease took her from us. Shelly, give your mom a hug for us.
You will be missed Shelly. Always positive, supportive, and a good friend.
I had the great pleasure of first hand witnessing such a beautiful love between Mike and Shelly Rudnicki. Mike always took such excellent care of his lovely Shelly. He became a happy fixture here at Morada Senior Living, he would come everyday and spend all his time with her, it was a lovely thing to see. The first day I met Shelly, she gave me a very nice hug and I will never forget it! It was such a kind and sweet gesture from Shelly.
It has been an honor knowing her and our sincerest condolences to a great man and her husband Mike, all of Shelly's family and friends.
Mike~ Thank you for letting us help in your journey with Shelly. May she rest in peace now and dance with all the angels in Heaven.
I am so glad to have been a part of your life. I will miss your smile, your laugh, and all the times we were able to be together. It was a privilege to witness the unconditional love you and Mike shared. You will never be forgotten! 💔
Michael and family – please accept my sincere condolences. Shelly was a beautiful girl inside and out thru school and a beautiful lady loved by her husband. We were able to witness his love for her daily. Thank you for sharing Shelly with us, even with her struggles in this journey – she always managed a smile and a hug. The world lost a beautiful person, but the Heavens gained an Angel – fly high and spread your wings.
My little friend, I don’t have the words, I’m so sad, you are a dear friend, and will always be in my heart, your Krazzee friend, Danny
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