Phyllis Marie Scougal

     Phyllis Marie Scougal, 80, Nevada, MO, formerly of Bronaugh, passed on to a greater life on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at her home in Nevada.  She was born on October 9, 1929, in Siam, IA, to Oran  H. and  Ora Oxley Stanley.  She married Paul R. Scougal on June 6, 1948, in Des Moines, IA, and he survives of the home.

Living in Iowa, Colorado, and Missouri, Phyllis’s life was fulfilled with not only raising her children and working outside the home but with gardening, canning, sewing, breeding and showing championship Boston Terriers and also holding the esteemed position of Bronaugh Mayor.   She and Paul enjoyed camping and were members of the National Campers and Hikers Association.

     In addition to her husband Paul of 61 years, she was the beloved mother of Renee Weisensee, Dione Stanley, Denise Scougal, and Paula Scougal; grandmother to Christine, Lisa, Robert, Jennifer, Nicole, Toni, Cody, Devon, and Teri; and great-grandmother to  19 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by a younger brother, Dennis Stanley.  She was preceded in death by two sons, David Scougal in 1991 and Scott Scougal in 1997; her parents; and four brothers, Albert, Leonard, Maurice, and Ray.

     Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh, MO with Father Justin Hoye of St. Mary’s Catholic Church officiating.  Friends may call from now until the hour of service and the family will receive from 4-6:00 p.m. on Sunday evening, January 31, 2010 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.    Friends may call from now until 1:00 p.m. Monday at Ferry Funeral Home.

     Those who wish may contribute to Worsley Cemetery Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO.