Barbara Hudson-White

Barbara Ann Hudson-White, 85, of Fremont, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Nov. 10, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. 

She was born on Feb. 4, 1940, to the late Paul and Ruth (Johnson) Starlin in Franklin.

Barbara attended Jay County High School, graduating in 1958.

In her own words, “Barbara Starlin Hudson White has always been an artist.” From a young age, Barbara showed an interest in drawing and painting, a talent she shared with her mother.

Throughout her life, Barbara shared her art with the communities she surrounded herself with. From teaching art classes with her mother, to her first exhibit in the Hoosier Salon in Indianapolis, to selling her painted clothing in boutiques around Toledo, she surely made her mark. Later in her career, Barbara excelled in art restoration. Her expertise helped to revive multiple projects for the Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio, a portrait in the Sandusky County Courthouse, as well as many other public artworks and numerous private clients. 

On Feb. 14, 1995, she married Michael White in Barbados and have shared over 30 years of love and memories together.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Michael; daughters Renee D. (Jeffrey) East and Andrea L. (Dan) O’Brien; grandchildren Aubrey and Conor East, and Jade and Keeley O’Brien; and siblings, Steve (Deena) Starlin, Paula Norris and Randy (Carol) Starlin; sister-in-law Gedda Starlin; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Barbara is preceded in death by her son, Phillip Scott Hudson; parents Paul and Ruth; and brother Larry Starlin.

Visitation for Barbara will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Crematory, Fremont. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Community Church, Fremont. A private graveside ceremony will be held at a later date.

Donations in Barbara’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Heartland Hospice.

Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Crematory, Fremont, is honored to be assisting the Hudson-White family during this difficult time.