Nancy Ruth Scroggins

Nancy Ruth Harmer Scroggins was born on December 4, 1934, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Thomas and Olive Harmer. She passed away July 9, 2024, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She spent her early days in Bristow, Oklahoma, and later moved to Okemah, Oklahoma. She was active in choir and graduated from Okemah High School in 1952. Her family attended Okemah Assembly of God where she grew under the ministry of Reverend and Mrs. George Lancaster. As she was growing up, she took piano lessons for twelve years and later developed the ability to play worship-style church music. After graduation, Nancy attended Central Bible Institute in Springfield, Missouri, where she sang soprano in the Revival time Choir. After leaving CBI, she began evangelistic ministry. With the support of various ministers and congregations, she became credentialed with the Assemblies of God in 1959. Later she attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where she earned her bachelor's degree in education. On July 26, 1963, Nancy married Reverend Coy Scroggins in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Over the years, they pastored five churches in northeastern Oklahoma. She was the church pianist and played for many special events. In 1965 their first child, LaRay Scroggins, was born. In 1966 a second son, Darren Scroggins, was born. In addition to assisting her husband in ministry, she taught elementary school for twelve years at Jay Public Schools. In retirement, Nancy and Coy made their home in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Nancy enjoyed traveling, particularly visiting family in Ohio. In her later years, she moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma, to be closer to family. She attended Muskogee First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Scroggins, parents, Thomas and Olive Harmer, and her brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Genevieve Harmer. She is survived by her sons LaRay (Penny) Scroggins, and Darren (Tammy) Scroggins. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ben (Whitney) Scroggins, David Scroggins, Josef Scroggins, Karis Scroggins, Scott (Alyssa) Smythe, Spencer (Samantha) Smythe, and Sara Smythe. She is survived by her great-grandchildren, Miles Scroggins, Olivia Scroggins, Eloise Smythe, Clarke Smythe, and Aria Smythe. She is also survived by two nieces, one nephew, and their families. A celebration of Nancy's life will be Friday, July 19, 2024, at 10:00 am at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Dr. Steven Rose officiating. Burial will be at Hogan Cemetery in Locust Grove, Oklahoma.

Nancy Ruth Scroggins

December 4, 1934 - July 9, 2024