Patricia Griffin Scoggins

Mrs. Patricia Griffin Scoggins, peacefully and with dignity and grace, entered the gates of Heaven and into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 25 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, following several months battling cancer. She was in the arms of her husband of over 50 years, with family and friends at her bedside. Pat was born on October 31, 1943 in Sandersville, Georgia and married Dennard L. Scoggins on September 12, 1965. They met at Georgia Southern University in 1962 and continued to love and support GSU over the many years that they enjoyed together. Pat and Dennard were both educators who loved and supported their profession. Pat had two Masters of Education, one in Business Education Technology from Georgia College and State University and a second in Counseling from Georgia Southern University. She began her educational career at Dudley High School in 1966 and was selected as Star Teacher in her first year, receiving many other awards and recognitions throughout her career. Pat was a vivacious, energetic, and supportive wife. She donated her time and efforts to many civic, church, and professional organizations, including Friendship W. Baptist Church where she played the piano and created the church bulletin for many years. She also volunteered at the Crossroad Pregnancy Center and served as president of the Rose Ministry at her church. She served as secretary for the board during Dr. Scoggins' tenure as president of River North Communities Association and the River North Condo Association, where Dennard and Pat maintained a residence. She was a member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Pat was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Frances Yarbrough Griffin and her father, Mr. John I. Griffin. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Dennard L. Scoggins, sister-in-law Ladean Scoggins Peacock Holland, niece Trisha P. Sherpy (Todd), nephew Kelly Peacock (Deniece) and his son Chandler Peacock. She is also survived by cousins Carolyn Fordham, Ginger Yarbrough, Faye Stevens, Carolyn Brown, Jerry McDonald, Bennie May, Annette Ford, Margarite Thurmond, and Sonny Lockhart. Her loved ones also include her godchildren, Ben Davis, Andy Davis, Katherine Davis Stang, and great godson Noah Stang. Pat is also survived by the many students that she considered an honor and privilege to teach and coach over the many years. There will be a visitation at Williams Funeral Home on Sunday night from 6:00-8:00. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, at 5:00 PM, at Friendship W. Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors from 3:00–4:30 Monday afternoon at the church. GPS coordinates for the church are North 33 degrees 4.847' West 83 degrees 01.850' Flowers will be accepted, but the family has requested that donations be made to Friendship W. Baptist Church, 3828 North Indian Trail Road, Sandersville, GA 31082.

Patricia Griffin Scoggins

October 31, 1943 - March 25, 2016