Mary M. Scroggs, 66, of Peoria, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her home. Her favorite nurses, Cruiser and Mocha, were with her as was her friend of many years, Neveda McClallen.
She was born in Washington, D.C. on October 6, 1951, the fifth child of Harley and Margaret (Rogers) McVicker. She married Robert B. Scroggs on September 13, 1980, in Chillicothe. Bob preceded her in death on July 14, 2004 in Surprise, AZ. Her parents also preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her stepson, Robert A. Scroggs of Creve Coeur; siblings, Ellen Sikes of Marietta, GA, Keith (Susie) McVicker of Chicago, Annie (Richard) Rogers of Vero Beach, FL and John (Diane) McVicker of Alexandria, VA; nephews, Chris (Karen) Sikes of Chesapeake, VA and Robert Sikes of Jacksonville, FL; and nieces Laney McVicker of Denver, CO and Brandee (Ricky) Zambrano of Thomasville, GA.
She received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting from James Madison University in Harrisonberg, VA. She worked as an accountant for Caterpillar in downtown Peoria. She was most recently a motivational speaker for A New Beginning. Mary won the Heartland Heroes Award in 2008.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s memory to Foster Pet Outreach or TCRC Sight Center.
| C, Bourguet |
My deepest Condolences |
November 26, 2017 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| C.Bourguet |
My deepest Condolences |
November 26, 2017 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Hendrick Polanco |
My deepest condelences |
October 24, 2017 |
My deepest condolences. May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...
John 11:32-45
32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”
38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”
45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;
Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/dead-live-again-tract/dead-live-again
| Katie and Jim Owens |
Friends |
October 24, 2017 |
God bless Mary on her passing. We’ve known Mary well since her tragic accident which significantly scarred her life in the early 1990s. Despite her injuries and the limitations that inflicted her, Mary maintained a positive attitude, stayed socially engaged with friends, and tried to live life to the fullest given her limitations. Her resilience is something we truly admired! Mary loved her dear pups and she was blessed with Nevada’s friendship and loving care. Mary’s passing came on her husband Bob‘s Birthday! A hopeful sign!
Katie and Jim Owens
| Jeff & Sheila Kellogg |
Friend |
October 22, 2017 |
It breaks our hearts to know Mary has passed.
We will cherish our memories we have with her, along with Cruiser and Mocha.
To dinners/drinks out, hanging out at Mays house, having doggie play day
with our Zoe, and Marys pups, to having her over for Thanksgiving last year.
Best thing we did was to introduce Mary to my sweet friend
Jeanette last year and now she opened her home to
Mocha and Cruiser! It’s wonderful to know they have a great
home! Our hearts go out to Marys family. And Neveda, I can’t imagine the loss
you are feeling! We love you and Mary was especially blessed
to have you in her life!!!
We are so sorry for your loss!
