Jacquelin Holt Scarborough

Published 5:26 pm Monday, February 17, 2020

Jacquelin Holt Scarborough, 79, of Wakefield passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 9, 2020 in Wakefield.

Jackie was born in Surry County to James and Doris Holt on June 10, 1940.  She was the wife of Robert L. Scarborough for 61 years.  Jackie is survived by two sisters, Nancy Rorrer and Marsha Holt; brother, James Earl Holt (Carolyn); and brother-in-law, William L. Thomas (Bessie). She is also survived by her daughter, Janet Batten (Delk) and sons, Tod (Robin) and Troy (Holly).  Surviving grandchildren are Robert (Ashlyn), Lily (Tedd), Shelley (Billy), Rhett (Shannon) and Logan. Surviving great-grandchildren include Briar, Emma, Will, Anna, Marleigh and Jake.  Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Doris Holt; sister, Betty; and brother, Bobby.  She also had many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jackie worked at the Bank of Surry for 10 years and the Bank of Sussex and Surry for 25 years. She served Jesus at the Wakefield Baptist Church for many years as a teacher and director of various church programs. She was the heart of her family, as she loved serving and cooking for others with a smile on her face.

A celebration of life service was held at Wakefield Baptist Church, Feb. 13. Burial followed at the Wakefield Cemetery.

Donations can be made to Wakefield Baptist Church, P.O. Box 567 Wakefield Va. 23888.