Carrie "Tabs" Mellard Hudgins, 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Robert Francis Hudgins entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Her Funeral Service will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020 in the James Island Presbyterian Church, 1632 Fort Johnson Road at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Churchyard. The family will receive friends Sunday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.

Tabs was born April 4, 1930 in Summerville, South Carolina, daughter of the late James W. Mellard and Carrie Coursey Mellard. She worked for Charleston Credit Bureau for over 30 years and retired from Equifax Inc. Tabs was very active in her church and loved making crafts.

Tabs is survived by her son, Michael J. Giacomarro (Laura); two daughters: Pamela J. Graule (Scott) and Nancy G. Owens (Terry) all of Charleston, SC; step-son, Robbie Hudgins, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren, Robbie Giacomarro, Katie Bostick, Ashley Cox, Erica Owens and Terry Owens, Jr. all of Charleston, SC; two step-grandchildren: Jessica Britt and Nicole Hunt; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to James Island Presbyterian Church, 1632 Fort Johnson Road, James Island, SC 29412.