It is with great sadness to report the passing of Frances M. Scroggins (Baptiste). She was the wife of the late Bob E. Scroggins. Born in Cambridge, MA March 12, 1945 to the late Walter and Noella Baptiste.

She is Survived by her sons Manuel Baptiste of Middleboro, MA and his son Isaiah. Damon Pina of Taunton, MA and her niece she raised Johanna Pina of Fall River, MA

Her brother Joseph Baptiste and his wife Arlene of Rehoboth, MA

Her Sister in law Debra Baptiste wife of the late Walter Baptiste of Wareham, Ma

Her Grandchildren Jordan Pina, Johnathan Pina, Taylor Pina, Damon Davis-Pina and Jasmine Arnum.

Her goddaughter Quiana Baptiste

Her best friend of many years Irene Alves of Taunton, MA

Many more nieces and nephews and great grandchildren she loved dearly.

Frances worked and retired from the Massachusetts Department of Retardation and continued in the private sector caring for those less fortunate.

She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her extended family at cookouts and pool parties.

She will be missed by many.

Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 17 Main St., (Rt105) Lakeville on Friday, January 5th at 9:00AM thence to Sacred Heart Church of St. Isidore Parish, 340 Centre St., Middleboro where a funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul at 10:00AM. Interment will be held at a later date in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00PM-8:00PM.

There will be a celebration of life after the funeral on Friday at Fishers Pub, 360 Wareham St., Middleboro at 12pm.