Flodene Uhls, formerly of Marion

Flodene Uhls, age 93, of Woodbury, Minnesota, departed from this present life to receive her heavenly reward at 5:18 a.m. on Sunday, October 4,2020, at home with family members present.

She was born Dec. 5, 1926, in Union County, Illinois, to Harvey H. and Lona E. (Stokes) Hudgens.

Flodene was united in marriage to Orley Camdon Uhls on April 28, 1946, in Marion, Illinois, together sharing over 54 years of marriage and serving in church ministry for more than 50 years.

She is survived by her children, Camdon Duane Uhls and Teresa Uhls of Greeneville, Tennessee, Brenda Slaughter of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Stephen and Linda Uhls of River Falls, Wisconsin, Deborah Uhls of Lonsdale, Minnesota and Gregory Uhls of Woodbury, Minnesota, with whom she lived; nine grandchildren, David Uhls, Brian Uhls, Stephen Uhls, Elizabeth Uhls, Tara Haase, Jason Uhls, Jennifer Kannel, Loretta Nicholls and Kambra Moran; 17 great grandchildren; and brother, Carl Hudgens of Marion, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother, Leon Hudgens; infant brother, Douglas Hudgens; and sisters, Deloras Henderson, Vivian Escue, Athleen Lingle, Geneva Hudgens, Mildred Lindsey and Ruth Nation.

Mrs. Uhls was a dedicated Christian who enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, collecting recipes, reading, and until recently, spending time with her little dog, Lexi. Her favorite scripture was the 91st Psalm.

The family plans a private graveside service in Marion, Illinois.