Wendy L. Hobson Obituary (1950 - 2021)

It is with deepest sorrow, and simultaneous joy, that we advise you of the passing of our beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister: Wendy Hobson, into eternal glory. Mrs. Hobson, 70, of Normal, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center following an unexpected and ultimately fatal accident at her home on March 10. The family takes comfort that she had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and has entered into his everlasting presence. Her race has been run, she has fought the good fight, and she has won the prize of eternal life with her Lord and Savior. A memorial service honoring her life will be held at 10:00am on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Eastview Christian Church-Bloomington, 401 Union Street, Bloomington, IL 61701. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer to honor Wendy by receiving cards containing special stories or memories of Wendy. Mail cards to The family of Wendy Hobson, c/o Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, 1800 Eastland Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com or send a card to the funeral home address listed above. Wendy was born November 18, 1950 in Wichita, KS, daughter of Wendell and Shirley Bradford. She was a nurse in many fields (including dermatology and pediatrics) until her retirement in 2017. She married the love of her life John Hobson in the summer of 1984. Wendy is survived by her husband and two daughters: Bethany (& Dominic) Sartino and Kelly (& Donald) Hudson as well as her two granddaughters Allison & Kaitlyn Hudson. Wendy is also survived by her mother, Shirley Bradford of TN, one sister, Cindy (Daryl) Kelley of NE and two brothers, Randy (Gina) Bradford and Sandy (Diane) Bradford, both of TN. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Wendell Bradford. Wendy found her identity in Christ and was actively involved with Eastview Christian Church. She was a prayer warrior who loved and served others passionately, which is especially well known to those in her neighborhood, and anyone she came into contact with. Wendy was an avid collector of Disney Music boxes, and her most cherished boxes were those of Disney princesses or heroines. She loved gardening, cross-stitching and singing. In her later years, she received joy in traveling with her husband and youngest daughter Beth. Wendy visited Italy, Israel, Jordan, England, France, Greece, Turkey, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Above all, time with her family is what gave her the most satisfaction. Wendy was the radiance of joy. She was the example of perseverance, hope, and light in the face of difficult circumstances. She always had a positive attitude no matter what life threw at her. She loved her family fiercely and she will be sorely missed by all for years to come. This world has lost the light of a brightly shining star but we carry the memory and a piece of Wendy's light in our hearts. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL.