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Dr. Peggy Edith Scarborough, 86, of Myrtle Beach, SC, was escorted by angels into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 9, 2009 at 12:01 AM, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital---on one of her favorite holidays of the year, Resurrection Sunday. Born March 14, 1937 in Zellwood Florida, she was the daughter of the late Lafayette and Maryanna Hobkirk Humphrey. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Rev. Neigel L. Scarborough; and as well a brother, Jack Humphrey of Zellwood, Florida. Peggy will long be respected and remembered as a strong, extraordinary woman of legacy, having distinguished herself as an author, teacher, lecturer, wife, mother, associate pastor, and intercessory prayer leader. She taught at Lee (then College) University in Cleveland and at Fresno Bible College as an associate professor of English. She was a very popular instructor who was well-loved by her students. In 1993, she earned her Doctor of Ministry degree in 1993 from the Christian International School of Theology. Having beaten breast cancer in 1990, she was passionate to teach about healing; and even delivered her dissertation on Healing Through Spiritual Warfare, which became a published and widely-distributed book. She has a number of published works to her credit, ranging from missionary biographies to teachings on healing and prayer. Over several decades, Peggy's ministry of teaching spanned radio, books, blogs, and lectures at numerous events. She was involved in the intercessory prayer ministry for at least 15 years, and her accomplishments included: Regional South Atlantic Prayer Leader for National Governor's Prayer Team; SC Cry Out America Prayer Leader; Church of God SC Prayer Coordinator. For several years, she hosted and coordinated intercessors for an annual month-long "Nightwatch" national prayer conference call, where participants prayed in shifts all through the night during that month. She directed a Healing School in Conway at the public library for several years, and conducted or participated in numerous prayer clinics, women's retreats, city-wide prayer rallies. Peggy served alongside her husband, Neigel, in the pastorate of ten churches from 1972 through 2020 in the cities of Los Angeles, CA, Springfield, MO, Tulsa, OK, Soddy Daisy, TN, Memphis, TN, Tustin, CA, Troy, MI, Syracuse, NY, Miramar, FL, and the last 20 years in Myrtle Beach, SC. When Neigel passed, Peggy assumed the lead pastor role at Socastee from 2020 until this past week when God called her home. She refused to let age and physical challenges rob her of the ability to impact people and win the lost, and she never lost her passion to live and help others live victoriously. She was a worshiper and loved to be in church. She had a youthful, upbeat, contagious enthusiasm; a sparkling personality, a huge heart of compassion, and a wonderful sense of humor. She made friends across many denominational, age, and cultural lines. She loved to dress and decorate her home in bright, happy colors and was a lady in every aspect of the word. One obituary can't possibly capture her love for the Lord and for people, and the unforgettable way she connected to everyone around her. Peggy leaves behind her cherished daughter and closest friend, Sherri Scarborough (fiance' Darrell Davis) of Myrtle Beach, her faithful little dog, Judah Jabez "JJ," and her Socastee Church of God family. She has a huge constituency of friends and associates across the Christian community, in and even beyond the Church of God denomination, in the intercessory prayer networks, and many who loved to read her books or listen to her teaching. Peggy's homegoing celebration will be held at Socastee Church of God, 4475 Millpond Road, on Saturday, April 15 at 10 AM, with visitation beginning at 9 AM. Rev. Stuart Jacobs and Rev. Marvin Tennant will officiate. She will be rest beside her life partner and soulmate, Neigel, at Graceland West Cemetery at Greenville, South Carolina, with graveside committal on Tuesday, April 17 at 11 AM.

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Peggy Edith Scarborough

March 14, 1937 - April 9, 2023