Ila L. Scaggs (nee: Bryant) 84, of Elyria passed away at home on Monday June 30, 2025 following a long illness. She was born October 16, 1940 in Shivley, WV., and was the youngest of eight sisters.  Ila had worked as a dental hygienist; she enjoyed bowling, bingo, quilting, and crafting. She was an avid Cleveland sports fan, and loved her cat; Ziggy.  Survivors include her sons; Frank Scaggs Jr. of Elyria and Keith Scaggs (Petra) of Wellington.  Additional survivors include three grandchildren; Daniel Scaggs (Tiffany), of Bowling Green, KY., Jessica Webner (Andrew) of Chippewa Lake, OH., Amy Gerken (Jarrett) of LaGrange, OH., five great grandchildren; Carter, Roman, Benjamin, Kennedy, Hayes, Brother in laws; Virgil and Jack Scaggs, sister in law; Juanita Ojeda.  Ila is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  Ila was preceded in death by her husband of forty three years; Franklin D. Scaggs Sr., her parents; French and Rachel (nee: Curry) Bryant, her sisters; Virginia Adkins (Vic),Hattie Nadratowski (Hank), Addie Gerbasi (Norman), Nellie Adkins (Finis), Anna Mae Carter (Willis), Verna Snyder (Ken), Thelma Adkins (Elva).  The family will received friends from 4-7 PM on Monday July 7, 2025 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday July 8, 2025.  Pastor Jimmy Carter, Ila's nephew will officiate. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com