Scotia Dorothy Adan Buckhoff Obituary (1938

Scotia Dorothy Adan Buckhoff passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the age of 87. She died at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a very brief illness. She was born on April 6, 1938 in Springfield, Massachusetts to John McKay Adan, Sr. and Dorothy Alice Pennington Adan. She is the wife of William "Bill" Buckhoff, happily married for 67 years. She is survived by four sons: William of Riverside, CA (Mary), Thomas of Statesboro, GA (Cyndi), Christopher of Moreno Valley, CA (Rebecca), and Michael of Oak Hills, CA (Angela). She is also survived by two siblings: Alice Eschholz (the late Rick) and John Adan (Joan). She was predeceased by a brother, Charles Adan. Scotia attended Elmira College in Elmira, NY, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She enjoyed speech and drama and was a member of The Toastmistress Club. She was an active member of the worldwide women's Relief Society organization, offering relief from poverty, illness, and all that hinders the joy and progress of women and their families. Scotia's most treasured calling in life was that of a mother. While raising her family and working with the church youth, her favorite saying was, "Expecting perfection before sundown is sure discouragement." While raising four boys, she came to enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, canoeing, and gardening. Scotia always loved horses and introduced many of her grandchildren to horseback riding in California, North Dakota and Georgia. Her 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren were the joy of her life. She loved taking them on adventures here in Statesboro, especially to the Dunn's donkey farm and to a log cabin made magical through her own imagination and story telling. Scotia was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved missionary work and served two part-time missions with her husband -- one in Tupelo, MS and another serving the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate people in Sisseton, SD. She continued as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ throughout her life, testifying of Him and His gospel at every opportunity. Scotia loved the Savior, Jesus Christ and His constant influence in her life. Her favorite scripture was Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding; In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." Public viewing for Mrs. Scotia Buckhoff will be held from 4:00PM to 5:00PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1526 Fair Rd, Statesboro, GA Funeral Services celebrating the life of Mrs. Buckhoff will be held immediately following the public viewing on Friday, September 12, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1526 Fair Road, Statesboro, Georgia. Burial will take place at 1:00PM, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville, 8819 US-301, Glennville, GA 30427. Funeral services will be streamed through Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/93103642314?pwd=H4G5fRBcK0uHVwnEi84WbLR1yCAtPl.1 All memorial flowers should arrive at Matthew H. Lovett & Sons Funeral Home (16303 Hwy 80 West, Statesboro, GA, 30458) by 2:30PM on Friday, 9/12/25. Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of final arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online register book, express online condolences, send flowers or other memorial gifts via our website.