Jackie Scruggs Henson, age 91 of Forest City

Jackie Scruggs Henson, age 91 of Forest City died Thursday, March 26, 2026.

She was born February 4, 1935, in Spartanburg County, SC. Growing up in Chesnee, she was raised by her grandparents, the late George Logan Scruggs and Clara Blanton Scruggs, and was a daughter of the late Lemuel Clingman Greene, Jr. and Rubye Scruggs.

Jackie was a graduate of Chesnee High School and Robinson's Business School. She worked for the Chesnee Telephone Company and then Chase High School where she remained until her retirement after 25 years' service.

Jackie was a member of Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women's Circle. She also enjoyed membership in the Ladies Auxiliary of Gideons International, Rutherfordton Camp, the Burnt Chimney Chapter of the daughters of the Confederacy, Honorary member of the FAA, CHASE High School Chapter, and the Rutherford County Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James Grose Henson who died in 2004.

Survivors include her daughter, Susan C. Henson, her brother, Alan Lawter of Cowpens, SC. and many other family members.

The funeral was held March 30 in the Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Donald Scofield.

Memorials in her memory may be directed to Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church, ladies Parlor Refurbishment Fund, PO Box 1133, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Gideons International, Rutherfordton Camp, PO Box 1462, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

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