Karen Sue (Campbell) Scroggins, 72 of Junction City, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 24, 2021 at her residence (in Junction city, Kansas)
Karen “Kay- Kay” Sue Scroggins was born on October 3, 1949 in Council Grove, Kansas and raised in Russell, Kansas. To the parents of Emmanuel and Lillian Campbell. She was called home on Friday, December 24,2021.
Karen called by her loved ones “Kay-Kay,” grew up in Russell, Kansas, educated in Dunlap Academy and graduated from Manhattan Vocational School and Kansas State University. She raised four children Rhonda, Chris, Kurtis, and Gloria and. Karen was an active member of the St. Tabitha Chapter #75 Eastern Star, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a member of the Junction City New Church of the Living God. She wrote and published three books, one on her family history, one on Black Academy in Kansas, and one on the Kansas Underground Railroad.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emmanuel and Lillian Campbell; Great Grandmother Rosetta Ragland and two brothers Duereal Emanuel Campbell and Virgil Lewis Campbell.
Karen was an advocate for battered women and enjoyed caring for those in need, making crafts, sewing, cooking, and visiting family. She knew many and was loved by all. Karen truly had a loving heart for everyone and everything living, a true heart of gold.
Karen leaves to cherish her memories to her daughters Rhonda Campbell, Gloria Brown (Jimmie Brown III); Sons Christopher and Kurtis Broadnax; sister Shirley (Kelly) Jones, brother Michael (Tinkie) Campbell and four grandchildren Duereal, Antonio, Dennis, Jamell
Cards for condolences can be sent to 810 West E Ave D, Copperas Cove, TX 765422 .
Service: Private Service