Sunday, August 19, 2012

Scroggins, Alice L. Hopcus (3 Mar 1918 - 17 Aug 2012) [46316]

Wright and Salmon Mortuary, Peoria, IL, ca. 19 Aug 2012
Wright and Salmon Mortuary
Alice L Scroggins Alice L Scroggins
(March 3, 1918 - August 17, 2012)

PEORIA – Alice L. Scroggins, 94, of Peoria passed away at 8:32 p. m., Friday, August 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1918 in Newcastle, TX to John and Elizabeth Fleet Hopcus. She married Earl A. Scroggins [44829] on November 12, 1938 in Paris, AR. He died in Peoria on March 2, 2008.

She is survived by two sons; Earl J. [46317] (Roberta) [46318] Scroggins of Dexter, MO and Louis [46320] (Marilyn) [46321] Scroggins of Peoria, five grandchildren; James [37145], Timothy [46322], Cynthia [tba], Joseph [tba], and Thomas [46319], eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and three brothers.

Alice was employed as an inspector at C.M. Hill Glove Co. in Peoria.

She enjoyed her family, square dancing, camping, and playing games with her grandchildren. She was an excellent cook.

She was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Church on Tuesday, August 21. Visitation will one hour prior to the Mass. Msgr. William Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Children’s Home Assn. of Illinois, 2130 N. Knoxville, Peoria, IL 61604.

Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com

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