Jennie Lee Scoggins

Dateline: Alton Jennie Lee Scoggins, 94, went to wait with her husband for judgement day, at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Robing Manor in Brighton as Hebrews 9:27 states, “and as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement.” Born April 20, 1925 in Pike County, IL, she was the daughter of John Vail and Zoe T. (Ingram) Reeves. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Godfrey. She married Charles A. Scoggins in Perry, IL on November 29, 1946. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2014. Mrs. Scoggins was a graduate of Illinois State University in Normal, IL where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education. Late in life she graduated from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville with a Masters Degree and taught in the School of Business until retiring; and becoming an ardent St. Louis Baseball Cardinals fan. Mrs. Scoggins was also active in the Alton VFW Post 1308 Auxiliary where she was a previous secretary. She enjoyed quilting and was one of the founding members of the Prairie Union Quilter Guild. She was also a member of the Jersey County Homemaker Extension and active as a 4H Leader. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Surviving are her three children, Marcia J. Beiermann of Alton, Myron L. Scoggins (Rhonda) of Magnolia, TX, and Marla S. Scoggins of Alton, four grandchildren, Tim Beiermann (Angie) of Jerseyville, Susan Bogart (Matt) of Jerseyville, Todd Scoggins (Saarah) of Apple Valley, California, and Angela Goodwin (Josh) of Nashville, TN and nine great grandchildren, Keygan Appel, Mya Wormington, Makswell Bogart, Nic Beiermann, Sara Beiermann, Noah Scoggins, Ariana Scoggins, Nathaniel Scoggins and Genevieve Scoggins. Also surviving is a sister, Clara V. Crank of Lacon, IL. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Richard Reeves, Robert Reeves, Gene Reeves, and Edwin Reeves. Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Church of Christ in Godfrey with James Lampley to officiate. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren will act as honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Special Olympics, Alzheimer’s Association or World Christian Broadcasting. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com

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Jennie Lee Scoggins

April 20, 1925 - September 17, 2019