Martha Scogin

Martha A. Scogin PhD, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on August 7th, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, friend, colleague, mentor, motivator and so much more, to all that knew and loved her. She was born on January 16th 1933 in Brice, TX to Zachary and Elizabeth Aduddell. Doctor Scogin graduated from Memphis High School in Memphis, Texas in 1949 where she was a member of the “Cyclone” band and was elected the band Sweetheart. She attended Clarendon College in Clarendon, Texas where she was chosen the Homecoming Queen. At South Plains College in Levelland, Texas she received her associate degree and was recognized for outstanding work in sociology. She received her Bachelor degree in Arts & Science at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas in 1982. At Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas she received her Master degree in 1984 and her Doctorate in 1986.
Her first love was for her husband and family.

Reading and painting, especially abstract pictures, where her passion. She enjoyed garage sales, art galleries, dining out, the beach and cruises. Martha enjoyed writing poetry and humor. Several songs which she wrote she had recorded.

She was a charter member of the BonAmi Toastmasters Club in Dallas, Texas and a charter member of the Dallas Chapter of the Script-writers of America.

While working for the City of Dallas she was a PIO and edited The Field Force Magazine. She was a special consultant for creating the audio visual for Keep America Beautiful. Martha set up Keep America Beautiful programs in forty-five Dallas public schools which was aired on channel 8 by Rochelle Brown. After moving to Granbury, she was instrumental in setting up the Beautification Program which later became the Hood County Beautification Program.

While volunteering at Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas, Texas she set up a modeling and self-improvement program for teenage girls. The most improved girl received a scholarship from Barbizon Modeling Agency, as well as a photo portfolio.

She taught psychology at the college level and also taught medical Doctors at Carswell Air Force Base on how to have better bed side manners. She taught group therapy at the Psychiatric Institute in Fort Worth, Texas.
Martha was a motivational speaker at the city, state, and national level, “Beating Depression and Living Positive” was her message.
Writing as a columnist for the Mesquite News in Mesquite, Texas and for the Hood County News gave her great pleasure. She also published a magazine in regard to working with leather called “Let’s Do It” was used in hospitals for physical rehabilitation.

She was a charter member for the Chrysalis Foundation in Granbury.
Martha was licensed as a Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor.
The Texas Council on Family Relations elected her as the membership chairman for their organization. She was voted Professional Woman of the year by the Granbury Business and Professional Woman’s Association.
Doctor Scogin closed her practice and retired as a Psychotherapist in 2005 due to having a stroke, after twenty years of practice.
Martha is survived by her husband and soul mate, Andy Scogin, son Jerry Don Taylor and wife Mariann, daughters, Sherri Carol Taylor, Charlotte Taylor and Denise Stewart. Six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The Celebration of Life, will be held at 1pm on Friday, August 14th at Lucas Funeral Home 1601 S. Main Street, Keller, Texas 76244. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society or Animal Shelter of your choice.


A Note from Lucas Funeral Homes; As we work with families to provide closure for the loss of a loved one, we strive to keep them safe along with our staff. All those attending the service of Martha Scogin, will be required to wear a mask and practice safe distancing while at our facility. We are allowing 30 persons to attend at a time, due to capacity restrictions. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Lucas Funeral Home Staff