 4th Addition, Section 3   J.W. Scoggin 1845 - 1933 Mary F. Scoggin 1853 - 1929 Collinsville Times September 1929 MRS. J.W. SCOGGINS BURIED TUESDAY The death of Mrs. J.W. Scoggins, age 75 years and eleven months, occurred at her home in the east part of the city Tuesday morning, September 17, at 4:30 o'clock. While her general health had not been satisfactory the past two years, her serious illness lasted only one week. On Tuesday of the week before her death she became ill and had to remain in bed until Friday, when she felt better and got up. She walked about the yards, looking about her chickens and flowers before she went in the house. Upon arriving inside she complained of feeling nauseous and went to the front porch. Advising her husband that she was unable to get in the house, he rushed at once to the home of Mrs. W.L. Bruce, informing her of his wife's condition and calling for a doctor to come immediately. She was removed into the house and her condition steadily grew worse. Her children were called to her bedside on Saturday, all arriving by Sunday. Mrs. Scoggins dropped into a deep coma on Friday afternoon from which she never aroused. She realized the seriousness of her condition from the beginning of her illness and remarked that she would not mind if she did not recover, that she was ready to go, that her suffering was so intense and that her life had been spent. Realizing that she felt thusly, her passing , though of the deepest sorrow for her loved ones, was at the same time not as hard as it might otherwise have been. Mrs. Scoggins was a dear, good, sweet woman. She was loved by the entire host of people whose privilege it was to know her. She loved people and her kind manner and helpful disposition endeared her to all. None enjoyed the companionship of neighbors and friends more than she, none felt a deeper interest in others than she. In her quiet unassuming, motherly way, she wielded an indelible influence upon all passing her way. In the same forceful way she left her imprint upon her children, who have from the training and ideas given them from their mother a wonderful heritage. A true Christian in every respect, she radiated goodness and purity and love in all of her interactions and words. Mary Frances Johnson was born near Atlanta, Georgia, October 15, 1853. Had she lived another month she would have celebrated her seventy-sixth birthday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson. Her father was killed in the Battle of Vicksburg, during the Civil War, as he was putting forth his best effort to serve his country. The daughter was married November 7, 1869 to John W. Scoggins, almost sixty years ago. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living and who were here with her in her last days. on earth. These are Doyle and George Scoggins of Ethel, R.E. Scoggins of Floydada, ?.L. Scoggins of Lubbock, Mrs. Vella Kennedy of Sherman, Mrs. N.F. Davis of Olton, and Mrs. J.W. Gentry of Mazie, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Scoggins first came to Texas in 1892, settling near Howe where t hey lived for two years. They then moved to Ethel, living there eight years before they came into Collinsville and located where they have lived since in the southeast part of the city. Their son, George and family live on the someplace in the Ethel community. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Church of Christ, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Harvey Scott of Sherman, conducting the service. A beautiful tribute was paid this good woman a nd a consoling message spoken to the grieved members of the family. Pallbearers were: P.W. Howell. J.N. Nutt, Tom Zimmerman, W.S. Sanders, H.M. Minnis and J.W. Etter. The special music was arranged by John Rice of Ethel, a close family friend. The remains were laid to rest in the Collinsville Cemetery. In addition to t he husband, who is 84 years of age whose future years will be quiet vacant without the companionship of his beloved wife, and the seven children. Mrs. Scoggins is survived by two brothers, W.H. Johnson of Collinsville, and G.T. Johnson of Milburn, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Parker of Olney. Both brothers were at her bedside but the sister was unable to be present. She also has a number of grandchildren who will deeply miss the love and devotion given by their grandmother. Collinsville Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |