Arbutis Scudder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arbutis “Bea” Gibson Scudder, 93, of Ashland, passed away Friday morning November 24, 2017 at Kings Daughters and Sons Home for Senior Living. She was born January 18, 1924 in Mammoth, WV the daughter of the late James H. and Esther Tucker Gibson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Scudder; two daughters, Dreama Scudder and Eleanor Priddy; and six siblings. Bea was a homemaker, attended Bible Baptist Church, enjoyed visiting with family and friends, reading her bible and cooking from scratch for everyone with many favorites being pork chops and her sweet creamy rice. She married the love of her life, Roy E. Scudder, her “sweetie” May 23, 1946 and they enjoyed 65 years of life together before his passing six years ago on July 16, 2011. Bea is survived by three daughters, Linda (Gene) Bowman of Mansfield, OH, Barbara Brogan of Manning, SC and Jewell (Clarence Jr.) of South Point, OH; two sisters, Asline Guilliams and Deloris Vestal; one brother, Kenneth Gibson; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Tuesday November 28, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Miles officiating. Entombment will follow in Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service time Tuesday at the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 16503 State Rt. 3, Catlettsburg, KY 41129.

Arbutis Scudder

January 18, 1924 - November 24, 2017