Sadly we share the passing of Elizabeth Scokin on Friday, December 9th. There are many fond memories of Elizabeth over the years from events for Nashville Cares to the fabulous and sometimes outrageous (in the best way) dinners for Tennessee Arts League! We share her obituary below.
Elizabeth Brent Crigger Scokin Majors left this world to enter into the next life on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family at home in Franklin, Tennessee. She privately fought a short battle with breast cancer, with great ferocity and vivaciousness until the very end – in true Elizabeth fashion.
Elizabeth was born on Feb. 16, 1957 at Chickasawba Hospital in Blytheville, Arkansas to Patricia Ann McKenzie and Charles Edward Crigger III. She spent the first six years of her life on her family’s farm in Armorel before moving to Blytheville where she lived until graduation from Blytheville High School. In 1972, she was crowned Queen of Camp Skyline, the camp she so treasured. From a young age, Elizabeth had a passion for design, fashion and life’s beautiful things. In pursuit of her dream to be a model, at age 11 she sent letters and headshots to Elite Models and Wilhemina in hopes of acquiring representation. They wrote her back and asked her to wait until she was 16 before they could consider her. In the meantime, Elizabeth attended the University of Arkansas where she pledged Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. Ultimately, her desire to model pulled her to Dallas, Texas at age 19 where she was signed to the famed Kim Dawson Agency upon arrival. She traveled all over the world modeling couture, and shooting campaigns for Neiman Marcus, Stanley Korshak and more.
In the early 90s, Elizabeth and her family, including her children Alexander, Sarah, Elliott, and Blythe, moved to Nashville, Tennessee. She quickly took the social scene by storm and became involved in local philanthropy as a member of the Nashville Junior League. She dedicated much of her time to fundraising for causes that were dear to her, including Nashville Cares, the Nashville Ballet, Park Center, and the Tennessee Art League. It was incredibly important to Elizabeth that she instill her devotion to service in her children and they are proud to carry forward that legacy.
Elizabeth was known for chairing the most creative events in town, bringing youth, fashion, and vibrancy to the Nashville scene. In 2005, Elizabeth chaired the wildly successful Halston Borghese Archives Fashion Show for Lexus. She later parlayed her creative fundraising efforts into a full time party planning business called Elizabeth Scokin Productions. She also created the StyleFile column in NFocus Magazine and was featured in famed fashion photographer Patrick McMullan’s Glamour Girls book.
In 2004, Elizabeth married Joe Inman Majors and the two spent three wonderful years together before his passing in 2007. Elizabeth’s children remember her marriage to Joe as filled with love for both each other and their shared community. Just before Joe’s passing, Elizabeth pivoted her event planning business and pursued her dream of design, creating Haute Hostess Aprons. Her first design was the Mary Alice apron, inspired by her Grandmother, Mary Alice Crigger, who always looked so chic in the kitchen. She took this luxury apron business in the height of the recession and turned it into a thriving enterprise that expanded into a home line and eventually maxi skirts. It was one of her greatest joys to design her collections and sell them across the country, creating many new and lasting friendships along the way. She proudly sold her designs until the very last days of her life.
Elizabeth effortlessly took over any room she entered with her commanding beauty, sparkling style, and impeccable taste. Her kindness and care were made evident through her devotion to service and giving to others. Elizabeth gave great attention to anyone she came in contact with and knew how to make every person feel seen and special. Her generosity, love, and vibrant cha cha spirit will always be remembered.
Elizabeth is survived by her greatest joy, her four children – Alexander, Sarah, Elliott (of Nashville, Tennessee) and Blythe Scokin (of Los Angeles, California).
In addition to her children, she is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Steve Shaw of Covington, Louisiana, her sister-in-law Kerri (Charles) Crigger of Blytheville, Arkansas, Shirley Ann and Tommy Husband of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Mary Lynn (John) Majors of Knoxville, Tennessee, Michelle and Bob Majors of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lucy (Larry) Majors of Nashville, Tennessee, Christy and Inman Majors of Phoenix, Arizona, Maxine and Frank Majors of Nashville, Tennessee and countless beloved nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews who lovingly called Elizabeth “Auntie.” She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia Ann and Charles Crigger III, and her brother, Charles Crigger IV.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 with a memorial service to follow immediately at Blytheville First United Methodist Church, 701 W Main St, Blytheville, AR 72315. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Nashville Cares and the Blytheville First United Methodist Church.
