Betty Jean Scroggs

Betty Jean Scroggs, age 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2016, at her home after a five year battle with liver cancer.

Betty was born on February 2, 1935, in the Butlerville community of Lonoke County, Arkansas, to Ray V. and Carrie Martin. Betty graduated from Little Rock High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1953. She married Jay Scroggs on July 28, 1953. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church.

Betty is survived by her spouse, Jay Scroggs, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, their children, Sharon (Fred) Walpole of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Bill (Reta) Scroggs of Conway, Arkansas, Doug (Jeanie) Scroggs of Morrilton, Arkansas, Jan (Gary) Martin of Alexandria, Kentucky, and Susan (Lane) Brewer of Wiggins, Mississippi, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grand child. She is also survived by 1 sister and 2 brothers and was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 2 pm, at Emerson Funeral Home with Don Blackmore officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 12, 1-2 pm. Private graveside service will follow the funeral in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Children's Wing of Central Baptist Church, 3707 Harrisburg Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas.