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Loyce Scruggs Obituary
Loyce Mae Scruggs, affectionately known as "Red," 69, of Vallejo, passed away Saturday at Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo. She was born in Baton Rouge, La.
Loyce was employed at Napa State Hospital as a psychiatric technician for three years and worked as a beautician for many years.
A member of Second Baptist Church, she enjoyed entertaining, cooking and playing dominos.
"Red" is preceded in death by her son, Ricardo Bell.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, James Scruggs of Silver Springs, Md.; daughter, Jonnetta Scruggs of Vallejo; sons, LaMarr Scruggs of Vallejo and Johnny Scruggs of Illinois; brother, Lloyd Franklin of Vallejo; grandchildren, Lakendra, Barbara, Keynetta, Keven and Kross; great-grandchildren, Raheem, Johnathan, Zurrie, Janiya, DeAndre, Jayon and Kevion.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, with services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, both at Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, 524 Capitol St., Vallejo. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, 2201 Sacramento St., Vallejo.
Arrangements by Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, Vallejo.
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Memories and Condolences
for Loyce Scruggs
Lakendria Washington
December 29, 2017
Granny i love u so so much there are not enough words on earth that could explain how much i miss u and love u so very much there is no one no woman that can ever in the whole why world that can ever take your place when u left it seems like my whole life just been shattered to a million pieces
raheem hanif jr
July 17, 2017
I love you grandma and miss you
BARBARA SHELTON
February 12, 2012
i love you always granny missing you more and more each day words cant explain.but your better inn heaven see you later xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox......
LOVE YOUR GRAND DAUGHTER BARBARA JEAN SHELTON.
Norman Calloway
January 25, 2012
God Bless and keep you all.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Norman & Dorothy Calloway
Sheila Craft-Lofton
January 25, 2012
To Jonnetta and the Family, I send you my love and deepest sympathy for your loss. Loyce will forever be remembered.
Lisa Maiden-Nixon
January 25, 2012
Jonnetta so sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Luv you Lisa Maiden-Nixon
jeffery taggart
January 25, 2012
there's no words to express how much you will be missed i am so glad to have had you in my life you were a wonderful person.to my little brah stay strong an keep your head up love you guys.
patricia Herring
January 22, 2012
my most deepest sympathy she was a great lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her may god bless her and her family Valerie Maiden and family fairfield ca.
Regina Webb
January 22, 2012
Well I know she in the best hands with GOD and all the family thats gone to make a better place for all of us. This is very hard for me Loyce was friends with my mother and she alway look out for me and thier together again this is still new to me. Loyce is in all our hearts everyday that goes by and we just have to take a minute at a time because we all walking and talking with the lord. My deepest prayers to all.
Reggie (Regina Webb)
Cheryl Scruggs Jmaes
January 21, 2012
My condolences to the Scruggs and Franklin family. I'm so sorry for your lost. Loyce Mae and I go way back in the day on Holly St (Floyd Terrace). RIP my sista
demaris crossley
January 21, 2012
rip grandma loyce i love you very much now your in heaven with your daughter inlaw and my mother rip.
Frederick Sims
January 21, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dorian Scruggs
January 20, 2012
hey granny.... i know i never got the chance to meet you in person or get the chance to hug you. But i will always remember you and cherish all the times that i got the chances to talk to you on the phone.
Sincerely, your grandson
Dorian Scruggs of Alton Illinois
January 20, 2012
My deepest condolences to your family. Grace Morgan Burks. Gilmer, Tx
Terri R
January 20, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home
January 18, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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