Kristi Hudnall-Beshenich's Obituary
Kristi Hudnall-Beshenich passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the age of 57. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 17, 1967, to Hadley L. Hudnall and Flora Morgan Hudnall-Stutzman.
Kristi is survived by her husband, Charles (Chip) Robert Beshenich, Jr.; children, Andrew, Nicholas, Trey (Holly), and Kayla (Zach); grandchildren, J.T. and Wyatt Koester; mother, Flora Morgan Hudnall-Stutzman; father, Hadley L. Hudnall; sisters, Darri Stutzman-Stevens (Chad) and Taylor Hudnall; and brothers, Chad Stutzman (Cassie), Matthew Hudnall, and Hadley Hudnall (Bryan). Kristi is also survived by her father-in-law, Charles (Chuck) R. Beshenich, Sr.; mother-in-law, Sally Beshenich; sister-in-law, Becky Beshenich Abukhader (Nabil); as well as a host of loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her dad, Charles (Ike) Stutzman; maternal and paternal grandparents; and many beloved aunts and uncles.
Kristi graduated from Centreville Academy in Centreville, Mississippi. After high school, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and the Dixie Darlings Dance Team while earning her bachelor’s degree. She began her professional career as a teacher, later becoming a school librarian and earning her master’s and master’s plus 30 degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University. In all phases of her life, Kristi was dedicated to her students and supportive of her colleagues. Kristi was a loving, compassionate, and caring person to all. She had a brilliant smile and never met a stranger. She enjoyed spending time helping others, serving her community, and sharing her faith. However, her true passion was spending time with her loving family and friends. She was actively involved in her boys’ lives and their interests in sports and school endeavors. Kristi will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in memory of Kristi Hudnall-Beshenich to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi, 607 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Kristi’s life on Saturday, October 25 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Maritime Museum Louisiana, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, Louisiana, with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 2:00pm.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with Kristi’s funeral arrangements. Her family invites you to sign an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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