Mildred A. [nee Scaggs], Kirkpatrick, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.
Mildred was born December 1, 1940 in Knobel, AR to Albert Sr. and Gladys, [nee Cole], Scaggs. She married Rex Kirkpatrick on December 30, 1978 in Granite City, Ill. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2015.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Junior Scaggs, Bob Scaggs, Glen Scaggs, and Arlene Marendola; two daughters, Sherry Nicolini and Susan Wood; and one granddaughter, Amber Wood.
Mildred is survived by her children, Bobby Wood of Collinsville, IL, David (Sandy) Wood of Granite City, IL, and Doug Wood of Poplar Bluff, MO., siblings, Ray (Jane) Scaggs of Houston; Mickey Scaggs of N.C., Virginia Satz of Columbia, MO., and Linda Raymer of Ellsinore, MO.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mildred was a homemaker, and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She was always taking care of others before herself. She will be dearly missed.
Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.
A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO. Sunset Hill Funeral Home in Glen Carbon is assisting the family with arrangements.
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