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Gail Scroggins Obituary

Gail Scroggins, 85, passed away at Good Samaritan Society Betty Dare, July 1, 2013. She was born in Hereford, Texas, Aug. 28, 1927, the daughter of Charles and Mahauta Walcott.
She was the associate manager of the S&H Green Stamp Store for many years. She also was the manager of what's now known as White Sands Community until her retirement.
She was an avid reader and had a book in hand at all times. She also enjoyed sewing and music.
Survivors include a daughter Barbara Chitty, of Alamogordo; a granddaughter Gail Anne Misquez and her husband, Mike of Rancho, Mirage, Calif.; a grandson Philip Scroggins, of Las Cruces; one brother Bobby Walcott, of Albuquerque; one sister Patsy Whitlock; of Lincoln, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Charles Scroggins, five brothers J.C. Walcott, Vincent Walcott, Charles Walcott, Bill Walcott and Micky Walcott; and two sisters Mary Brown and Betty Klump.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Alamogordo Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Harry Riser officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Good Samaritan Society Betty Dare, 3101 N. Florida Ave., Alamogordo, NM 88310.
The Scroggins Family has entrusted the Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place at PCS.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Jul. 3 to Aug. 2, 2013.

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A.B

June 27, 2024

Not sure how legacy.com new I knew her, this popped up in my email.
Gail was such an amazing person, and I'm honored I got to meet and assist her at GSSBD.

July 21, 2013

Mike and Gail, very sorry to hear about your loss.
Belinda & Family
Santa Clarita CA

Laura (Lara) Herrera

July 14, 2013

Barbara I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You spent a lot of time with her at Betty Dare and I know that made her happy. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

MJ Espinoza

July 10, 2013

Barbara, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You now have a precious angel protecting you!

yvette

July 9, 2013

I miss you Gail!! I always enjoyed laughing with you, encouraging you to eat, and I especially got a kick out of you flirting with my husband and son. Makes me smile! You are a special lady! I know you are having a blast in heaven now!!! I think of you with oatmeal pies and tootsie pops! love you!

Debbie Sonnamaker

July 7, 2013

Barbara, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady.

Ashley

July 6, 2013

I am really going to miss her??She was always able to brighten my days;??

Bob Daniels

July 6, 2013

Gail will be missed by all who knew her at Betty Dare Good Samaritan Center. I enjoyed our conversations by the inside birds... a hug goodnight ... and her friendly smile . Yesterday, my mom asked, "Where's that lady who would hold both my hands?" In Heaven with the Angels, if course .

Ron Harrington

July 3, 2013

Prayers go out to all.

Cheryl Mollison

July 2, 2013

Gail was an extrodinary Mother, Grandmother, Sister & friend. John & I send our condolences to Barbara, Gail Ann & the rest of Gail's family & friends. Love & prayers

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