Background
Hudson, Mary was born on September 30, 1912 in Athens, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Thurmond and Lou Allie (Dewberry) Hudson.
Hudson, Mary was born on September 30, 1912 in Athens, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Thurmond and Lou Allie (Dewberry) Hudson.
Student, University Oklahoma. Student, University Kansas.
Co-founder Hudson Oil Corporation, Kansas City, Kansas, 1932, since chairman, chief executive. Advisory committee member National Petroleum Council, since 1976. President, chief executive officer Hudson Refining Company, since 1977.
Counsel, Republican Colombia Kansas City, 1959—1984.
Chair, founder Friends Veielles Maisons Francaises Kansa. Honorary board directors Rockhurst College, Kansas City. Member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Women's Kansas City Association International Rels & Trade (president 1971-1974), American Petroleum Refiners Association, American Petroleum Institute, Counsular Corps (Greater Kansas City) (dean),), Indiana Gasoline Marketeers Council (founder), Society Indiana Gasoline Marketers American (president 1965-1968, founder), Kansas City Club, 25 Year Club Petroleum Industry, Order Eastern Star.
Married Cecil Wayne Driver, September 20, 1939. 1 child Joyce Driver Cady. Married Frank Bane Vandgrift, June 2, 1945 (deceased 1977).