Thelma Louise Scruggs
August 1, 1934 – March 23, 2025
Thelma Louise Scruggs, 90, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away March 23, 2025, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Thelma was born on August 1, 1934, in Wyoming to the late Orvie Virgil and Rachel Katherin Miner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry T. Scruggs, a daughter, Edith Willard, three sisters and three brothers.
Thelma was a substitute teacher for Calvert County Public Schools, a seamstress, and an avid crafter. She was also active with the ARC of Calvert County, the Special Olympics, and Full Gospel Assembly of God. She was a grandmother to everyone she met, and welcomed anyone into her heart. She raised six children and three grandchildren. Thelma loved her church, her family, and those who surrounded her. Always full of stories, life lessons, and wisdom.
Thelma is survived by her children: Delores Kellem, Mary Hall, Juanita Scruggs, Barbara Kline and Leomar Jackson, three grandchildren whom she raised: Clarence Nice, Larry Nice, and Vicky Hinebaugh. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 23 great great grandchildren and her sister Edith Doucette.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday March 26, 2025 from 11 until the time of services, 12 Noon at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church 890 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Maryland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Calvert County.
Visitation
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
11-12 PM
Services
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
12 Noon
Interment
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Contributions
Special Olympics of Calvert County
Att: Web Gifts
C/O Anne Harmon
P.O. Box 672
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
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25 Mar 2025
10:54am
Our deepest sympathies to Gene, Larry, Vicky and family. We have many fond memories of Thelma when we attended Full Gospel Assembly. She enjoyed crafts and we were fortunate to have some of her creations. Gene, Larry and Vicky just remember how much she loved you and cherish the memories she left with you. We send our love and prayers. Elliott & Jean Blankenship
City
Gray
State
TN
25 Mar 2025
2:24pm
So sorry to hear of Thelma’s passing. She was always so nice and helpful at fair time. Gene and family I will keep you all in my prayers for comfort. I know she will be missed so very much. Just remember all those memories she made with you all in her 90 years. She is such a lovely person.
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
25 Mar 2025
4:43pm
Sending my sincere Condolences to the Scruggs Family, sometimes l was their Cashier at Giant, and also they took me home sometimes.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
25 Mar 2025
6:44pm
Thelma you were family to the Nice family. You will be missed. You were always kind. I still remember when we all went out west. Great memories. Love, Patti Nice-Milburn
City
Great Mills
State
Md
25 Mar 2025
8:23pm
Thelma was a Special person Always helpful and friendly and generous. She will be missed greatly. Praying the family will be comforted by memories of her.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
25 Mar 2025
8:49pm
Thelma, you are going to be truly missed. You were one of the first people I met when Brandan joined special Olympics. You had a huge heart and were truly ready to help anyway possible. Love, Brandan and Michelle
City
OWINGS
State
MD
26 Mar 2025
12:00pm
Sister Thelma was a dear lady that loved the Lord and her family. So many wonderful memories of Thelma. A prayer warrior indeed that I know spent time praying for me and my family. Well done Good and Faithful Servant! Many prayers for Thelma’s family during this time.
City
East Andover
State
Maine
26 Mar 2025
12:04pm
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Thelma. She was always so sweet and welcoming whenever I saw her. Her & Gene were my favorite customers when I worked at the bank. She will surely be missed by all that knew her.
City
St. Leonard
State
Maryland
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Our deepest sympathies to Gene, Larry, Vicky and family. We have many fond memories of Thelma when we attended Full Gospel Assembly. She enjoyed crafts and we were fortunate to have some of her creations. Gene, Larry and Vicky just remember how much she loved you and cherish the memories she left with you. We send our love and prayers. Elliott & Jean Blankenship
So sorry to hear of Thelma’s passing. She was always so nice and helpful at fair time. Gene and family I will keep you all in my prayers for comfort. I know she will be missed so very much. Just remember all those memories she made with you all in her 90 years. She is such a lovely person.
Sending my sincere Condolences to the Scruggs Family, sometimes l was their Cashier at Giant, and also they took me home sometimes.
Thelma you were family to the Nice family. You will be missed. You were always kind. I still remember when we all went out west. Great memories. Love, Patti Nice-Milburn
Thelma was a Special person Always helpful and friendly and generous. She will be missed greatly. Praying the family will be comforted by memories of her.
Thelma, you are going to be truly missed. You were one of the first people I met when Brandan joined special Olympics. You had a huge heart and were truly ready to help anyway possible. Love, Brandan and Michelle
Sister Thelma was a dear lady that loved the Lord and her family. So many wonderful memories of Thelma. A prayer warrior indeed that I know spent time praying for me and my family. Well done Good and Faithful Servant! Many prayers for Thelma’s family during this time.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Thelma. She was always so sweet and welcoming whenever I saw her. Her & Gene were my favorite customers when I worked at the bank. She will surely be missed by all that knew her.