Sylvia Dianne Martin Hudson of South Boston, VA passed away July 5, 2018. She was born in Halifax County, VA on March 6, 1946 and was 72 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Martin and the late Lucille Wagstaff Martin. She was married to the late Bryant Hudson. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Sylvia Dianne Hudson is survived by: Her SisterDarlene Strickland Niece and NephewTroy Strickland and wife Jessica of HalifaxJessica Strickland Tomlin and husband Allen of Big Island Great Nieces and NephewsAbby Tomlin, Ashlyn Strickland, Grant Strickland and Luke Tomlin ***Preceded in death by*** Her SisterLinda Faye Martin A funeral service will be held Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church with Dr. Tony Brooks officiating. Burial to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 8, one hour prior to the service at Bethel Baptist Church and other times at the home of Darlene Strickland, 4040 Bethel Road, Halifax, VA 24558. For memorials please consider Bethel Baptist Church, 4198 Bethel Road, Scottsburg, VA 24598. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.