Rosalie H. Hull

Rosalie Hudson Hull age 87 of Lakeview Terrace, Altoona FL passed away on February 19th, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice after a short illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Danny, and her parents, Reginald and Frances Hudson of Costa, WV. She is survived by her sister, DeAnna Dean of Lakeview Terrace and her brother, Paul Hudson (Kathy) of Charleston, WV; sister-in-law, Judy Burrows of Worthington KY and several loving nieces and nephews. She also had a unique relationship with a host of cousins united in love and laughter. Rosalie graduated from Sherman High School, Seth, WV, in 1954, Mason School of Music, Charleston, W 1954 and obtained a BS Degree in Music Education Piano and Voice in 1958 from Marshall University of Huntington, WV. At Marshall, she belonged to the Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She loved to tell everyone that she and Donna Lawson (friend also living at Lakeview) were 70-year sisters of Alpha Xi. Rosalie had 3 major passions in her life. Music of course, Lighthouses and Kentucky Basketball. Her favorite motto was "Where words fail, music speaks!" Her teaching career started in Kentucky in 1959, but when she and Danny moved to Leesburg FL, she completed 38 years of teaching music at Skeen Elementary School. She had so much pride in the hundreds of students she introduced to Do Re Me. Several who stayed on key even made careers in music. The Skeen Staff were indeed lifelong friends who supported each other including monthly luncheons. She shared her love of music with Danny (a drummer) and their home was often filled with jazz or notes of oldies. That passion began when she was 4 years old sitting on Granny's knee at the piano. She played piano and organ for many years at our little Brushton Methodist Church. After moving to Lakeview Terrace, she received a second music life and became a director of the LVT Guys and Gals Chorus along with her friend and mentor, Ted Stedman. She wanted to be sure everyone had a smile on their face and song in their heart. A second passion she shared with Danny, was traveling the roads of America to seek and find every lighthouse she could. 232 in all, as Danny patiently waited at the base as she climbed every one that allowed it Clipboard in hand, Kentucky blue t-shirt pressed and she was always ready to cheer for her Kentucky Wildcats. Never missed a game, even when she had to nap for those late-night games Rosalie requested donations to St Jude's or LVT Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers. Celebration of Life will be held February 28th, 2026, at 2pm at Clubhouse Auditorium, Lakeview Terrace, 200 Clubhouse Vista Rd, Altoona, FL 32702. She had a sweet and loving soul recognized by everyone who met her We her family, neighbors and many friends celebrate having her in our life. We will always remember her telling us every day “CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY!”

Rosalie H. Hull

April 15, 1938 - February 19, 2026