Helen Ruth McCain

Helen Ruth McCain, 87, of Jonesboro, died Friday, May 14, 2021, at her home. 

She was born on April 12, 1934, in Gallatin County, the daughter of George and Pearl Leona Farley Risley. 

She married the love of her life, William A. Scroggins, on Feb. 5, 1951, in Arkansas. He preceded her in death.  

Mrs. McCain was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved spending her time bird watching and crocheting. She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church.  She retired from the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. 

She is survived by her son, William F. Scroggins of Jonesboro; a daughter, Lou Reed and her fiancé Scott Miller of Jonesboro; grandchildren Michael and Joshua Belford; sister Mary Lou Mobley of New Haven; many other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Scroggins; her parents; and brother, Sam Risley.

Graveside funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, May 17, at Jackson Cemetery in Ridgway. Interment followed.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.