Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Sadie Mae Dement, 81, of Hattiesburg, who passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Sadie was born and raised in Marion County. She worked at Sally's Beauty Supply as district manager until she retired at the age of 75. She loved job and cherished all those she worked with.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, who was always there when we needed her the most…offering her support, wisdom, and love in abundance. Her compassion was a guiding light in all our lives. She had a unique ability to understand and emphasize with others, offering comfort and support during difficult times.

She loved spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and traveling with her sisters and children. She had a soft spot when it came to animals, and had a special place in her heart for her puppies and cats.

She loved her God and will now be forever in His arms.

Our loving mother will be forever cherished, forever missed, and will live forever in our hearts.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Nelson Columbus Forbes; her Mother, Cecile Mae Taylor Forbes; one Brother, Robert Forbes; and two Sisters, Theresa Fields, Beatrice Hicks.

She is survived by her Spouse, Roger Hudson, of Hattiesburg; three Sons, Frank Daniel Dement and Spouse, Lisa, of Greenwood Springs, Randall Alvin Dement, of Millport, AL, Wyatt Henry Dement, of Hattiesburg;  two Daughters, Deidra Williamson and Spouse, Terry, of Pinehurst, NC, Melissa Dement Cairns and Spouse, Rich, of Brevard, NC; two Sisters, Billie Jean Greene (Pat), of Columbia, Betty Sue Sumrall (Glenn), of Laurel; and a number of Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Martin Finley III, Zachary Dement, Seth Dement, Tanner Dement, Eli Dement, and Blake Wood.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com