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In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Scroggins, Cumming, GA (2025)

04/04/2022

Nanny,

Happy 85th Birthday Beautiful Angel!

Late last night I found myself looking through old photos of you. I kept reminiscing on the days when I had the ability to drive down the road and sit and chat with you. I then ran across a video momma sent me a while back and I couldn’t hold back my tears anymore… hearing your sweet voice absolutely flooded me with every possible memory I can have of you. There is not one day that goes by that I don’t miss you and wish you were still here. I truly miss my best friend, having that one person that I was able to talk to about anything knowing you would never judge me no matter how bad it was… I know I have made mistakes along the way; I went through a massive depression when I lost you, I pushed away friends, family and I became fully independent as to never rely on or get to close to anyone. I have grown a lot since loosing you. I worry I wasn’t there enough for my family when loosing you, fearful that I made choices of independence over compassion during that phase because of how much I was hurting. I am trying to be a better daughter and sister and aunt now, more present in the lives of those who truly love me. I am still trying to find my true happiness every day. I have chosen people in my life that should not have or should not be there because they lack the ability to lift me up, comfort me, be there with and for me, but I have your heart, a BIG one, that makes it nearly impossible to let go of people for fear that I could change their lives for the better in a way others couldn’t, help them find God, help them find happiness, and help them become a better version of themselves.

Over the last few months I have chatted a lot with you. Some people don’t understand that you can talk to a loved one that passed on but talking with you comforts my heart. And I know you hear me but the nights I have felt like crashing, felt like giving up I beg you to comfort me and bring a peace over me and it always happens, it may not be instant but it comes and it lets me know you are there and you are listening. I will never forget a conversation we had before a surgery during your cancer, you said “Do you feel my arms around you? Always know that they are there no matter what, holding you tightly, I am always with you and love you Ashley.” You told me it was good to talk to me and you would think about me the next day before your surgery and I was confused because we were all thinking of you and you said “yes but me thinking of you gives me something good to think about.”

You were selfless, you always put us first, you volunteered to help children facing disabilities and you were known by everyone as Nanny Liz whether they were a stranger or not, because you made everyone feel like family. I just hope you know how much you impacted my life, how much I truly love you and how much I MISS YOU. You were and always will be my hero. I am blessed to have had the years with you I did, honored you were my Nanny Liz, and grateful for everything you ever did for me, from simple conversations to thoughtful Christmas gifts, to late night Lifetime Movie nights in our PJ’s and my favorite- watching So You Think You Can Dance where you always thought Nigel was hot… lol yep I am telling your secrets… have to find a smile through my tears. Nanny please hold me today- I know you never leave my side… we will talk tonight when I say my prayers. I love you Nanny more than you will ever know.

Happy Birthday Beautiful!
I love you oh so much darlin
-Granddaughter Ashley

09/14/2021

Nanny,
I have sat here all night crying trying to find the words…. 10 Years… A Decade… without you and I still remember the call like it was yesterday, I had left the hospital around 9 that night and around 10:30 I got a call to come and say my last goodbye. You waited to leave our world until every grandchild had the opportunity to tell you they loved you and hold your hand one last time. My world as I had known it ended in that moment. The feeling rushes over me all over again when I remember the moment that I found out you were gone. 10 years is a long time to be without you here in person- it honestly seems like forever.
I know every holiday and anniversary of your passing I say I miss you and love you and tell anyone willing to read my post – all about you and your life and how beautiful and amazing you were… but every year my feelings come rushing back, my heart gets overwhelmed, and I realize again just how long it’s been without you. After your passing I went into a fog where the days pasted faster and faster and I lost track of how long it had been until an anniversary would come up. This is a decade without getting to hug you so tight or to see your smile or hear your voice so its extra hard.
I know I have made mistakes along the way; I went through a massive depression when I lost you, I pushed away friends, family and I became fully independent as to never rely on or get to close to anyone. I have grown a lot since loosing you. I worry I wasn’t there enough for my family when loosing you, fearful that I made choices of independence over compassion during that phase because of how much I was hurting. I am trying to be a better daughter and sister and aunt now, more present in the lives of those who truly love me. I am still trying to find my true happiness every day. I have chosen people in my life that should not have or should not be there because they lack the ability to lift me up, comfort me, be there with and for me, but I have your heart, a BIG one, that makes it nearly impossible to let go of people for fear that I could change their lives for the better in a way others couldn’t, help them find God, help them find happiness, and help them become a better person. But honestly I feel like giving up, I have poured myself into so many that have taken it for granted. It’s a struggle I go to God with every night.
I know you see I joined Cody’s business. Nanny, you would be soooo proud of your grandson -he is an amazing dad, brother and son. He is an incredible man who puts God and his family first and is one of the hardest working guys in his generation. He has followed in Dads footsteps of owning many successful businesses. Mom has been so strong, honestly I was so worried about her when you passed but she was there for me more than I could be for her. Dad was her rock, as you know he is an incredible man that always takes care of his family. Nanny I know the girls would absolutely adore you- which brings me to my most sensitive topic that took me until last year to even share with my parents much less anyone else. I wish that I had of been able to give you a great grandchild before you left this world. You always wanted me to have a child because you knew that the ONE and ONLY thing, I have ever wanted in this world is to be a mom, and not that I care how it happens because I will love kids no matter if they are my blood or not… but God hasn’t put that in my path yet, I know you hear my prayers every night about this…. I know that you feel my pain, see my tears and hear my cries for a light to this darkness I am facing and in.
Over the last few months I have chatted a lot with you. Some people don’t understand that you can talk to a loved one that passed on but talking with you comforts my heart. And I know you hear me but the nights I have felt like crashing, felt like giving up I beg you to comfort me and bring a peace over me and it always happens, it may not be instant but it comes and it lets me know you are there and you are listening. I will never forget a conversation we had before a surgery during your cancer, you said “Do you feel my arms around you? Always know that they are there no matter what, holding you tightly, I am always with you and love you Ashley.” You told me it was good to talk to me and you would think about me the next day before your surgery and I was confused because we were all thinking of you and you said “yes but me thinking of you gives me something good to think about.” You were always putting your family first and making us feel loved and appreciated. You were selfless, you always put us first, you volunteered to help children facing disabilities and you were known by everyone as Nanny Liz whether they were a stranger or not, because you made everyone feel like family. I just hope you know how much you impacted my life, how much I truly love you and how much I MISS YOU. You were and always will be my hero. I am blessed to have had the years with you I did, honored you were my Nanny Liz, and grateful for everything you ever did for me, from simple conversations to thoughtful Christmas gifts, to late night Lifetime Movie nights in our PJ’s and my favorite- watching So You Think You Can Dance where you always thought Nigel was hot… lol yep I am telling your secrets… have to find a smile through my tears. Nanny please hold me tonight and please be with me tomorrow- I know you never leave my side but I will need you a lot within the next 24 hours… we will talk tonight when I say my prayers. I love you Nanny more than you will ever know.

I love you oh so much darlin
-Granddaughter Ashley

09/13/2021

Today I will be open, honest and vulnerable because there is others out there facing the same void and heartbreak I have... I have never been this open and honest with anyone at all....

10 years ago today, I held my Nanny Liz's hand for the last time. As I was falling apart inside I couldn't help but feel the urge to take a photo of her hand in mine. My Nanny was my best friend, she was my maid of honor in my first wedding and she was the one and only person I could open up to and tell anything to without fear of judgment or emotional advice. She would always tell me her advice in the most caring and loving way without trying to pursued me to do something she felt was right, her only goal was to see me smile, see me be happy, healthy and successful in any of my endeavors. That night as I said goodbye to the woman who changed my life completely by just being a part of it - I lost all hope, all faith and all trust for the future. Loosing her was the hardest thing I had ever faced, I became severely depressed, I didn't want to talk to anyone, be around anyone and had so much judgement for this that I felt alone so many times. It wasn't fair to have so many judge me saying "you need to move on". "you need to know God had better plans for her" or "why are you always crying over loosing her you should have gotten over this already".

I had my parents, my brother and my niece to help me get through it, but it is also what lead me to the passion I have today. In the dark of the night when no one else was awake but me, and I was crying myself into a nightmare of thoughts, I started opening a box of photos, grabbed her old red sweater and listened to her voice memos I secretly taped in her last weeks, just to hear her voice again.

The photos got me through my roughest time in life and helped me find the peace to take each day as a new one and to find comfort in knowing I will one day see her again. It was in that recovery that I realized the true and value to a photo. Some photos seem to be redundant and we do them year after year, but when they are all you have left, and you find yourself missing someone, they flood your mind with the most beautiful memories you can imagine.

Though I never understood the reason she had to suffer in her final days versus going peacefully, I do know that God needed her among his angels to watch over me and my family through all life has thrown our way. And I cherish the photos I had with her - this photo makes me ball like a baby and I ask that yall say an extra prayer tonight and tomorrow as I remember more than ever how much she influenced me into the woman I am daily. I am so proud to have been her granddaughter, so blessed to have had the years I did with her and to grateful to have had the strong relationship I did with her my whole life.

I love you Nanny Liz and miss you so much!

I love you oh so much darlin'
Love your granddaughter Ashley

05/09/2021

Nanny,

Happy Mother's Day in heaven as I know you are rejoicing with the lord. I pray you always know just how much you mean to me and how much you impacted my life. I miss you nanny and please know I am so thankful you brought my mom into this world for had you not i would not have been in this amazing family. I want to say thank you as I know the lady I got to meet this past week that reminded me so much of you was your way of saying I’m always with you darlin. I am so thankful for the time I had with you but selfish me wants more- I can't help but tear up as I wish I could bring you purple tulips and hear you tell your story of papa always doing that for you. I wish for one more time I could hug your neck and hear you say you love me one more time. You were an incredible woman one that did so much for others and loved unconditionally and left an incredible impact on the world. You were the most inspiring woman around and you were and are my hero your strength and courage was beyond words. Happy Mother's Day to the best nanny God could have ever given me.

I love you oh so much darlin and miss you so much.
Love Ashley

04/04/2021

Today is extra special, as we celebrate Easter we also celebrate your birthday Nanny. Today you would have been celebrating 84 years. It’s hard to not want you here every day - it is selfish for me to feel that way but God knows I miss you so much. In the beginning people kept telling me that it would get easier that the pain and sadness would subside. However they should have said you become numb, you push through the sadness and your life as you know it does change forever. Things I use to do I don’t because your not there to do them with, things like family gatherings became impossible because the glue that held us together was no longer there to greet me with the strongest and longest hug I have ever known. You know I talk to you often, you know how empty I have felt, how sad and hurt I have been.

I talk to you often to find confide in someone that I know even on earth would never have judged me, I talk to you to help myself find the way through life’s hardships and I talk to you because I miss you soo much. Many won’t understand that I know you listen I know you are with me. You let me know your presence shorty after your funeral. I asked you to show me a sign you were there and the wind swept across my tears and I looked around... the wind wasn’t blowing... I thought “ashley your mind is playing tricks on you” but no - for weeks and months after the same thing would happen. I find myself going out on the front porch standing still watching the trees and talking to you - in hopes the wind will sweep my cheek and I will know your with me.

My life is so much better because you were an intricate part of it. You blessed me with so much love and support through the years we had together. You were more than my Nanny you were one of my very best friends. You were my hero and still are. Watching your sacrifices over the years to care for and love and support your growing family was part of the inspiration that shaped the woman I am still evolving into.

Your impact on the world and those that you Grace with your presence is astonishing. Your volunteer work and your ability to help all those around you is what inspired me to open my heart to help others and mind to explore life and she left me with faith that we will be reunited again one day.

It is so hard to say that my “favorite” memory of you is... because you were so impactful on my life. But having you be in my first wedding (although it didn’t last) makes me so happy that you were able to see just how much you meant to me. I miss our cuddle on the couch watching Lifetime movies and doing your perms and just sitting and talking for hours on end. My memories of you will never fade as each one was so unique and meaningful that it changed my life in some way whether big or small.

I wish you were here although that is selfish, I just wish I could share with you my life like we did before. I think though I wish the most I could just hug you one more time, that forever hug that so tightly held me. The security and safeness I felt in your presence is something that I can never get back. God had plans for you and needed you more than we did although it's hard to imagine why I trust his judgement but that doesn't make the pain any less. Ohhh boy I miss your home cooking, the smell of the kitchen when I would enter your house... I just miss you so bad.

I live each day knowing that what you told me is true "you are always with me, no matter if I am physically here or not.” I am forever grateful for living each day I had with you.

I hope you are singing, and dancing in heaven today!Happy Birthday my beautiful angel. I love you oh so much darlin. My life is forever changed because of your presence, impact and love for me!

I love you oh so much darlin! Happy 84th!
Ashley

12/25/2020

So many Christmas Eves we spent gathered in your small home all crammed together in joy, laughter and love. Every Christmas Eve is hard, I remember the smell of walking in, the tight hug you would give and the joy you had in your eyes for just having us all there. Not a moment goes by that I don’t miss you... not a moment passes I don’t think about you and wish I could have just one more moment to hear you say “ I love you oh so much darlin” and hug me tight. This year is one I would not wish on anyone but man I wish you were here to just chat with about all the drama and craziness 2020 cast upon the world. This Christmas I am missing you so much and I hope you are looking down on me proud of who I have become... I love you Nanny oh so much! I know your with me - it’s just hard not to get to hug you this Christmas! I miss that the most!

I miss you Nanny today more than yesterday i love you oh so much darlin! Merry Christmas beautiful!!!

09/14/2020

Today marks a day of my life I will never forget and what drove me to be who I am today.

Growing up I always admired my parents and grandparents. From a young age my parents instilled hard work, love and support within my brother and I. The love I have for my parents is beyond measure and I value all of life's lessons they have both taught me.

My grandparents were all amazing as well! God knew exactly what he was doing when he chose my parents and grandparents for me.

God gave me one woman in particular who set a standard in my life that moved mountains.

You see my grandmother - Nanny Liz as everyone knew her was one of a kind. I know you think the same of your grandma but I want you to know this special lady. Her impact on the her family, her community and the world was one no one will ever forget. My Nanny was selfless, she always put others first and you didn't have to be her blood for that to still be true. I remember hearing stories from others who knew her when she was a custodian for Central High school - it didn't matter who remember her from there "Nanny Liz made my day/4 years unforgettable" you see everyone no matter their age called her Nanny Liz bc she took you in as her own.

She was inspirational - she donated her time helping disabled children, she took care of others who were going through hard times, she encouraged and gave strength to anyone facing battles.

She was spiritual her faith was unending her trust in the Lords plan for her and her families life never failed or ceased. She was inspiring especially in her battle with her trust in His plan.

She was my best friend someone that no matter what decision I made good bad or ugly she supported encouraged and loved me without judgement. I would go and just sit and talk with her or go and say nothing and just sit and watch lifetime movies with her til midnight. Or watch So you think you can dance she thought Nigel was hot lol.

My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer late 2010 early 2011. Life kinda blurred once the news hit. To watch her battle , to sit and cry with her, to worry about how she was doing when I couldn't sleep at night was the absolute worst thing I have ever been through. You see my grandmother was the strongest woman I ever knew. Nothing could break her nothing could bring her down but cancer did. I watched as the strong full of life and happy woman became weak sad and unsettled. For the first time she didn't know what decision was best- did treatment really work or does it wear you down more- she watched my papa go through radiation years prior and passed of a heart attack so she didn't want to even think about it. But she did! Why? Bc selflessly she thought of her family- what if she didn't would it give her more time with us- so she caved and began chemo then later radiation.

I always gave my grandmother perms cut her hair and loved those moments with her- after starting chemo she called and asked me to come to her house where she embraced having me shave her head as she lost her hair- she was scared she cried at first but after we sat and talked for a while and I reminded her of her radiant beauty that everyone saw no matter if she had hair or not she took a deep breathe and embraced it the best any woman could. She was courageous and strong as she always was.

During her treatments she got gout on her big toe which they had to remove - hearing her cry in pain was something I never wanted to hear and I only prayed that God would give me her pain - she didn't deserve it she had selflessly lived her life for others why did she have to suffer? Before her surgery I called her and she said "do you feel my arms around you? Always know that they are there no matter what holding you tightly, I am always with you and love you- ashley it's good to hear your voice. I love talking to you. I will think about you tomorrow. I said Nanny your the one having surgery tomorrow and you said " yes but me thinking of you gives me something good to think about bc I love you oh so much darlin" - simply selfless I will never forget those words

September 13 my papas birthday we received a call that she was not doing good and we needed to come to the hospital to see her. I held her hand- I cried I did not want to leave or let go - she was not coherent and didn't respond but she knew we were all there she waited until each grandchild had paid a last visit and the morning of September 14,2011 ... my life as I knew it would forever be changed. My Nanny left the earth after midnight on 9.14.11

It is still hard it's still a void in my life I can't get back it's still the hardest thing I've ever been through.

Every year I dread this day it’s one that marks me loosing my best friend. I miss you more every day Nanny and love you oh so much darlin. ... until we meet again, you will never leave my mind or heart.

05/10/2020

I normally write a LONG speech about how much this remarkable woman in these photos meant to me... however today - I want to post something a little different. As I went thru tote after tote in my house getting ready for the unknown of this week I ran across a print out of postings I had made on Facebook when my grandmother found out she had cancer and my favorite memories with or of her. I also found print out of daily list about her progress.... how she was... how we as a family were holding up and even her last moments in this world and prayers as I faced her funeral. As I sat and cried for hours I realized no words could ever truly describe how much this beautiful remarkable woman meant to me and the true impact she placed on my life...

I love you beyond words Nanny... I miss you more today than yesterday. Happy Mothers Day Gorgeous!

“I love you oh so much darlin’”

04/04/2020

I want to take a moment to wish a Happy Birthday to my beautiful angel! Today would mark the 83rd year since she joined the world. Although I want her here every day that passes with the current world pandemic I know I would worry non stop about her and wouldn’t be seeing her like I did when she was here. As each day passes the void feels larger. People kept telling me it would get easier what they should have said is you become numb, you push the thoughts aside to function daily but the pain, the void and the emptiness never leave and it does grow stronger with time.

I do know however that I am blessed, blessed to have had her as my grandmother, blessed to have had such a strong relationship with her, blessed to have as much time as I did with her, and blessed beyond measure with unending showering of love I always received from her.

She was and still is my hero. Her impact and inspiration on my life shaped the woman I am and will continue evolving into. She opened my heart to help others, opened my mind to explore life and all it has to offer, and opened my faith in knowing one day we will see each other again.

There is not a single day that has passed that she has not crossed my mind or tugged on my heart since she passed. When the wind kisses my face I know she is there, that’s been her way of reminding me she’s there since her funeral.

My favorite memories with her are as big as her being my maid of honor to as simple as cuddling up on the couch watching life time movies with her. I will never forget the memories I had with her. Each one as unique as the next but with an impact that changed me forever. Each photo reminds me of a time we shared, a time of happiness, and a time of love. It makes me feel, remember, smell and vividly reminense on our time together.

I know the last few years on earth were hard on her, I think that's where my peace comes from, in knowing that her suffering is over. I wish she was here although that is selfish, I just wish I could share with her my life like we did before. I think though I wish the most I could just hug her one more time, that forever hug that so tightly held me. The security and safeness I felt in her presence is something that I can never get back. God had plans for her and needed her more than we did although it's hard to imagine why I trust his judgement but that doesn't make the pain any less. I miss having her here to share in my excitement and console my heart and feed my knowledge. And oh boy I miss her home cooking ... I just miss her so bad.

I live each day knowing that what she told me is true "you are always with me, no matter if I am physically here or not.” I am forever grateful for living each day I had with her.

I hope she is singing, and dancing in heaven today!Happy Birthday my beautiful angel. I love you oh so much darlin. My life is forever changed because of your presence, impact and love for me!

I love you oh so much darlin! Happy 83rd!
Ashley

09/14/2019

8 years ago today my world turned upside down. I was faced with the reality that my Nanny, my best friend and my geo was no longer here for me to hug, talk with and tell “ I love you oh so much darlin” God gave me her and she set a standard in my life that moved mountains and couldn’t be touched by anyone.

I'm going to try and keep this from being a crying episode but rather remember and share her with everyone. I remember so many memories of her ones that have distinct smells and feelings. The smell of homemade biscuits filling her house, the smell of fabrics as she sewed anything you wanted, the late night watching lifetime movies, grocery shopping that always equaled happy meals at McDonald's and Yoo-hoo.ms. You see my grandmother - Nanny Liz as everyone knew her was one of a kind. I know you think the same of your grandma but I want you to know this special lady. Her impact on the her family, her community and the world was one no one will ever forget. My Nanny was selfless, she always put others first and your didn't have to be her blood for that to still be true. I remember hearing stories from others who knew her when she was a custodian for Centeal High school - it didn't matter who remembers her from there "Nanny Liz made my day... she was always helping me and making me smile and making 4 years unforgettable" was the comments from so many strangers, kids, teens and adults. You see everyone no matter their age called her Nanny Liz bc she took you in as her own.

She was inspirational - she donated her time helping disabled children, she took care of others who were going through hard times, she encouraged and gave strength to anyone facing battles.

She was spiritual her faith was unending her trust in the Lords plan for her and her families life never failed or ceased. She was inspiring especially in her battle with her trust in His plan.

She was my best friend someone that no matter what decision I made good bad or ugly she supported encouraged and loved me without judgement. I would go and just sit and talk with her or go and say nothing and just sit and watch lifetime movies with her til midnight. Or watch So you think you can dance - she thought Nigel was hot lol.

My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer late 2010 early 2011. Life kinda blurred once the news hit. To watch her battle , to sit and cry with her, to worry about how she was doing when I couldn't sleep at night was the absolute worst thing I have ever been through. You see my grandmother was the strongest woman I ever knew. Nothing could break her nothing could bring her down but cancer did. I watched as the strong full of life and happy woman became weak sad and unsettled. For the first time she didn't know what decision was best- did treatment really work or does it wear you down more- she watched my papa go through radiation years prior and passed of a heart attack so she didn't want to even think about it. But she did! Why? Bc selflessly she thought of her family- what if she didn't would it give her more time with us- so she caved and began chemo then later radiation.

I always have my grandmother perms and cut her hair and loved those moments with her- after starting chemo She called and asked me to come to her house where she embraced having me shave her head as she lost her hair- she was scared she cried at first but after we sat and talked for a while and I reminded her of her radiant beauty that everyone saw no matter if she had hair or not she took a deep breathe and embraced it the best any woman could. Ah was courageous and strong

During her treatments she got gout on her big toe which they had to remove - hearing her cry in pain was something I never wanted to hear and I only prayed that God would give me her pain - she didn't deserve it she had selflessly life's her life for others why did she have to suffer? Before her surgery I called her and she said "do you feel my arms around you? Always know that they are there no matter what holding you tightly, I am always with you and love you- ashley it's good to hear your voice. I love talking to you. I will think about you tomorrow. “ I said Nanny your the one having surgery tomorrow and you said " yes but me thinking of you gives me something good to think about bc I love you oh so much darlin" - simply selfless I will never forget those words-

September 13 my papas birthday we received a call that you were not doing good and we needed to come to the hospital to see you. I held your hand- I cried I did not want to leave or let go - you were not coherent and didn't respond but you knew we were all there you waited until each grandchild had paid a last visit and the morning of September 14,2011 ... my life as I knew it would forever be changed. My Nanny left the earth after midnight on 9.14.11

Nanny I love you oh so much darlin and there is not one day that goes by that I don't miss you more than the day before. I always think would Nanny be proud of me, - I just miss you so much more than you will ever truly know. I have days as you know I drive the car or lay in bed and talk to you sometimes I just have to talk I miss your voice but more than anything I miss "the nanny Liz hug" it's the hardest part of loosing you by far... I love you oh so much darlin be with us today we all miss you beyond words... I love you Nanny the world was a much better place with you in it and I’m honored got to grow up with your love and witnessing selfless courage and passion for others. You have always been an angel and hero to so many...

I love you oh so much darlin!
Love your granddaughter Ashley

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Scroggins

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