Peggie Joyce McIlwain-Scott

Peggie Joyce Mcllwain-Scott, affectionately known as "Peggie", by her family and close friends was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 18, 1944, to the late George and Mary Lee Mcllwain. She was the oldest of three children born to this family. Peggie was educated in the Detroit public school system; she excelled in athletics, especially on the high-school swimming team and in modern dance. In 1963 Peggie was blessed with her only child, a son named Wendell Sr. Peggie was known for standing up for what was right. As the oldest sibling she was always caring and protective of her brother and sister- she also never turned away anyone who needed a home cooked meal and was always willing to help anyone that she could. She was a remarkable woman, and nothing highlights this more than her chosen profession; If anyone was born to be a nurse it was Peggie! Peggie was a lifelong learner and would complete her educational goal by obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree from the University of Detroit- Mercy. Peggie believed in helping to heal people and worked in several specialties. She was respected for her expertise and ended her career by retiring in 2017 from the Henry Ford Health System. During one of her various nursing jobs, she met the man God created for her, Lucious Scott. Scotty took Peggie as his wife and Wendell as his son and they continued to build their lives together and support each other. Their home was always open to friends and family for food, laughter, singing and love. Peggie enjoyed many activities in and around her community. On weekends she enjoyed going to the Eastern Market and visiting antique shops. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, and reading simple joys that reflected her creativity, warmth, and love for life. She also found great satisfaction in home improvements, always finding ways to make her surroundings more beautiful and comfortable. She loved keeping up with the latest electronics, showing us all that staying curious and embracing new things has no age limit. Her passion for reading led her to join the Ladies of Leisure Book-club, it was said that Peggie could be counted on to pick books that told stories of street life, and she would always find a way to provide education about the history of Detroit. Peggie's pinnacle achievement was her family. She was an encourager, motivator, prayer warrior and possessed an unshakeable faith in God. There was not a more devoted mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend than Peggie Joyce Mcllwain-Scott. She made her transition on September 17th, 2025. Peggie was preceded in death by her parents; George and Mary Lee Mcllwain, step father Daniel (Curtis) Flanigan, her late husband, Lucious Scott, sibling; Kenneth; and nephew Erick. She leaves to cherish her memories, her son Wendell Sr .; grandchildren: Anwar; Wendell Jr. (Alisha) ; Zachary (Adrian); great grandchildren: Elijah, Kameron, Jordyn, Legend, and Raiyvn; sister Curthena (Rodney); nephews: Kennard, Le'Vonce; Rodney (Tempest); Micah; and a host of special nieces and nephews; special daughter in-law: Kirsten and Special friend Angela Strickland along with a host of other family and friends.

Peggie Joyce McIlwain-Scott

August 18, 1944 - September 17, 2025