LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Hamilton Scruggs, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 28, 1940, in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the daughter of the late Donald Walton Hamilton and the late Gertrude Coffey Hamilton and was the wife of the late Michael Douglas Scruggs. Mrs. Scruggs was a retired educator who devoted her career to teaching students in both North and South Carolina. She was a graduate of La Junta High School in La Junta, Colorado, Otero Junior College, and Western Carolina College, where she earned a degree in Business Administration and Business Education. She later received a master’s degree in early childhood education from Winthrop University.

A faithful member of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Scruggs served in many capacities, including teaching Sunday School, sponsoring youth groups, serving as treasurer of the Jones Robinson-Pressly Circle, and designing church bulletin boards. She was also a member of the New Era Book Club and the Lancaster County Retired Educators Association, and she volunteered with HOPE in Lancaster.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Scruggs Seebeck (Clay) of Moore, South Carolina; her son, Mark Hamilton Scruggs (Marianne) of Winnipeg, Canada; an honorary daughter, Selena Crace (David) of Huber Heights, Ohio; her grandchildren, Tobias Hamilton Scruggs, Anna Blair Seebeck, and Taylor Marie Scruggs; her sister-in-law, Guylene Burgess of Canton, North Carolina; and her brother-in-law, Steve Sizemore (LaDonna) of Weaver, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Michael Douglas Scruggs and her parents, Donald and Gertrude Hamilton.

The Graveside Service for Mrs. Scruggs will be held privately on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at Lancaster Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Jonathan Williams.

The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church for a reception as they gather to remember Mrs. Pat and celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request that donations be made to First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main St, Lancaster, SC 29720.