Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:58 am

Shirley Ann Scruggs of Kings Mountain, NC, born in Gastonia on August 8, 1943 passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at the age of 78.

Shirley joined her late husband of 60 years, First Sergeant Carroll Gerald Scruggs, on his birthday.

She was predeceased by parents, Carlos McCreight, Ruby McCreight, Ruth McCreight, siblings Katie Clark, Carolyn Holland, Patsy Ballantine, David McCreight, Carlos (Bobby) McCreight, Jr. and Buddy Bowen.

She is survived by five children, Carroll Scruggs, Jr. (Missy), Debbie Scruggs (Scott), Richie Scruggs (Tammy), Eddie Scruggs ( Cindy) and Gary Scruggs. Sister-in-laws, Anne Stanley (Richard) and Ollie Garmon; step-sister, Kay Schambacher (Tom). 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley will be laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia where she will join her sweetie, Carroll (Jerry) Scruggs.

A Memorial Service was held June 5 at Westover Baptist Church.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.