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Leona "Peggy" "The Cake Lady" Scott - Rollins

April 15, 1942 — July 13, 2023

Archer, Florida

Leona "Peggy" "The Cake Lady" Scott - Rollins

Life Reflection of Sister Leona “Peggy” Rollins

1942-2023

 

Sunrise:

Leona Elizabeth “Peggy” Scott Rollins was born April 15, 1942, in Ellzey, Florida to the late Eddie Scott and Alvera McCray. 

 

Education :

She received her early education in the Levy County School system and later attended Hampton Junior College in Ocala, Florida.

 

Married Life:

She met her husband of many years, Oscar Rollins Sr., who preceded her in death.

 

Christian Faith:

She was baptized at an early age in Otter Creek, Florida and has been a member of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Archer, Florida for a number of years where she has served faithfully as a deaconess.

 

Employment:

She was employed in food services department of Shands  at the University of Florida hospital where she retired after decades of service. During her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering as a foster grandparent in the Alachua County School System.

 

Community Service:

In the community, she was well known and lovingly referred to as “The Cake Lady” for decades of blessing us with her extraordinary confectionary creations. She was also a member of the Female Protective Society Inc. #10 and worked dutifully in Lodge #4.

 

Sunset:

July 13, 2023, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

 

Memories:

Sister Peggy Rollins leaves to cherish her precious memories:

Three Brothers Deacon Joe Eddie Scott Sr.(Dorothy), Leroy Peter Scott(Virginia- deceased) and Evangelist Robert Scott(Evangelist Rutha Mae).

Three stepchildren: Jeirmain Rollins, Janice Wilcox, and Shirley Ann Wilcox.

Sister-in-laws: Ruby Allison, Martha Lott, Jessie Mae Perry, Betty Rollins, Janie Rollins, and Queenie Mae Rutledge.

Several and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

 

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Visitation

Friday, July 21, 2023

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, July 22, 2023

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