Barbara Ann Hudson-White

Barbara Ann Hudson-White, 85, of Fremont passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. She was born on February 4, 1940 to the late Paul and Ruth (Johnson) Starlin in Franklin, Indiana.

Barbara attended Portland 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 February 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, November 14 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Crematory, Fremont. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 10:30am 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.