Dora Lane Scroggins Underwood, age 76, was born on January 22, 1948, in Jonesboro, Louisiana to her parents Joseph Earl Scroggins and Gertrude Crain Scroggins.  She entered Heaven's Gates on August 23, 2024 after a courageous fight with cancer.

Dora married the love of her life, Stephen Tommy Underwood, March 17 1964.  They celebrated 50 years of marriage before Tommy's death in December 16, 2014.  Dora was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Earl Devante Scroggins and an infant brother who died at birth. She is survived by two daughters Connie Joe Crain (Bo) and Elleana "Lynn" Holden (Buz) and one son Stephen Lance Underwood (Brittenee), her grandchildren include Holly Hubbard Newton (Nathan), Lathon Kent Hubbard (Krystal), Ethan Clyde Holden, Evan Reid Holden (Kaylyn), Nathaniel Reed Underwood, Olivia Kristine Underwood, Henry Douglas Underwood, Lynn Samuel Underwood, and Lance Steven Underwood.  She is also survived by her great grandchildren Josie Camryn Newton, Brendan Cain Newton, Luke Carter Hubbard, Grant Eli Hubbard, Sister Carolyn McManus (Jerry), Brother Jerry Scroggins as well as her fur-baby "Winslow" the cross-eyed cat.

Dora was a devoted Baptist, deeply committed to her church, where she was known for her kindness, compassion, and unfaltering faith in Jesus Christ. Throughout the years, she served her church in every capacity, sharing her talents and love for her community. Dora was not only the church pianist and Sunday School teacher but also took on the roles of janitor, gardener, expert party planner, and master chef!  She had an unwavering compassion for others, dedicating many years to her work as a caregiver. Her heart belonged to her family and friends, and she had a special gift for making them feel deeply loved and cherished! During her free time, she enjoyed collecting wildflowers from the roadside.  She appreciated the beauty in every blooming aspect of God's creation.

Funeral services for Dora will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in the Chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield with Lathon Kent Hubbard and Tony McManus officiating.   Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at Fellowship Cemetery near Sikes with Reverend Nathan Newton conducting the graveside service.

Friends are invited to visit with the family in the Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield on Monday, August 26, from 5:00 pm. until 8:00 p.m. and also on Tuesday in the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until time of services.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."  2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJ V

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the Fellowship Cemetery Fund.