Jessie Marie Scroggins

Jessie Marie Scroggins, 97, of Niles, MI passed away peacefully from natural causes on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Riveridge Manor in Niles, MI. She was born Jessie Marie Bryant on June 1, 1918 in Conway County, Arkansas and married Melvin Scroggins on October 13, 1932.  In 1947 they moved to Buchanan, MI where Jessie was employed by Electro-Voice. Jessie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Niles, MI and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, quilting, canning and baking.  She always had ice cream, cookies and cake for her grandchildren.  She was best known for her quick wit, sense of humor and her love of people. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband of 78 years, Melvin; her son Jerry and daughter-in-law, Jacquelyn Scroggins; her son-in-law, Harold Gaul; her granddaughter, Brenda Scroggins; her sister Charsie; and her brother HC. Surviving family members include sons Robert (Mary) Scroggins, Don (Retha) Scroggins; and daughter, Phyllis Gaul all of Buchanan; along with 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Thursday, January 28 at Starks Family Funeral Home, Swem Chapel, 301 W. Front Street, Buchanan, MI with the funeral service, officiated by Rev. David Thompson, following.  Burial will be at Oak RidgeCemetery in Buchanan. Memorials may be made to the First Church of Christ, 1515 Huron Street, Niles, MI 49120. To sign her guest book or leave a condolence message please visit www.swemchapel.com.