Elaine Kitchen Hudson

Elaine Kitchen Hudson, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. A native of Gaston County, she was born on February 16, 1944 to the late William and Edna Kitchen.

Elaine loved animals. Especially her late fur babies, Baby Jake and Joey.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Hoffman, Ray Kitchen, Bill Kitchen Jr.

Elaine is survived by her brother Mike W. Kitchen (Pat); sisters, Doris Zeman (Robert), Carol Stroupe; numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service officiated by, Reverend Dean Newkirk, will be held Monday, February 9, 2026, 12:00 pm, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service. Inurnment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: www.gastonspayneuter.com.

Condolences may be shared online at: www.greenefuneral.com.