Funeral services for Birdie Sue Homer, age 80 of Ruston, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 6, 2026 at Hebron Baptist Church in Bentonia, MS with Bro. James Ryals officiating. Burial will follow in Hilderbrand Family Cemetery in Bentonia under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.

Birdie was born June 24,1945 to the loving, Christian home of Philip Guion and Wilna Roberts Hilderbrand in Yazoo County, MS and she accepted Jesus as her savior as a young girl. She passed from this life Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Ruston, LA.

Birdie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Al Homer; son, Foy (Bubba) Scroggins; and her sons' father, Foy Scroggins, Jr.

She is survived by her sons, Phil Scroggins and Tommy (Niki) Scroggins; grandchildren, Zack Scroggins, Tyler (Ashley and a new great grandchild on the way) Scroggins, Anna Scroggins, Kristian (Rebecca) Scroggins; great grandchildren, Zoey Cannon, Madison Cannon, Violet Scroggins, Beaux Scroggins, Hank Scroggins, Harper Scroggins, and Josie Scroggins; siblings, Vaun Ceile Porter, Philip Hilderband, Hugh Hilderband, and J.C. Hilderbrand; and a host of other family and friends.

She was blessed with a God given musical talent. Birdie played the piano for her church, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Ruston, LA. She absolutely enjoyed singing and God blessed her with a beautiful alto voice. A few of her favorite songs: "The Old Rugged Cross," "In the Garden" (her mom's favorite), and "Because He Lives." Her other favorite things were growing flowers, crocheting (she won first place at a state fair), and watching deer and cardinals. Birdie collected angel figurines. She said she liked them because of "their beauty, worship of God, and service to him." Her favorite verse was John 3:16. In school her favorite sport was basketball and she was also a great player.

Birdie Sue's memory will be cherished for her faith, love of family, and her fun ways with laughter. May these memories be a source of comfort and strength, a reminder to "walk by faith and not by sight," to serve God, and to love one another.

"When we pass on what are we going to pass down?"

Serving as pallbearers will be Kristian Scroggins, Tyler Scroggins, Christopher Horne, Zach Scroggins, Ken Hilderbrand, and Brian Hilderbrand.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Birdie's memory be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 534 Null Road, Ruston, LA 71270.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Friday at Hebron Baptist Church, 3800 Mechanicsburg Road, Bentonia, MS 39040. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit:  www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com