Joan Douglas Scarboro

Joan was born on February 24, 1937 in Hoke County, NC to the late Douglas and Dixie McLeod.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carroll Scarboro.

She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Laurinburg. Some of Joan's biggest passions were fishing, sewing, gardening, and cooking. Luckily for her family, her gardening and cooking proved to be a very good combination, especially at family holiday gatherings.

Joan had a long career as a nurse. She knew from an early age that nursing was her calling. After high school, she enrolled in Watts School of Nursing in Durham. She worked as an RN for 25-30 years at a state hospital. She retired from the state, but continued to pursue her calling as a home health nurse for another 22 years.

Joan is survived by her children, Debra Scarboro Fox (Randall) and Brian Douglas Scarboro (Andrea); grandchildren, Clint, Spencer, Alexander, and Emily; great grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, and Logan; and two sisters, Margaret McDonald and Catherine Nickalson.

A graveside service will be held at 5:00 pm in the Raeford City Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2024 with Reverend Nathan Black officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the New Hope Baptist Church building fund 11480 Hasty Road, Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352.

Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.