Published in Rutherford Weekly 15 Apr 2010

Mrs Florence Scruggs, 96, formerly of Henrietta, NC and a resident of White Oak Manor, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Services were held at High Shoal Baptist Church, Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs Scruggs was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wray Marshall Scruggs; her parents, John Holland and Ella Carpenter Holland; her aunt & uncle who raised her, Thomas & Arrie Blanton; and 1 half-sisters, Maude Toney.

She is survived by 1 son, Dr Michael Scruggs and wife Sharon of Rutherfordton; 2 grandchildren; 1 half-brother, Chalmar Holland of Hollywood, FL; 1 half-sister, Nellie Holland of Forest City; and several nieces and nephews.

Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family.