Lottie Scruggs

Lottie Muriel Scruggs, age 86, of 1050 Doggett Road, Forest City, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Hospice House.
A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late James Arthur Thornton and Bessie Blankenship Thornton. She worked for Burlington Industries as a weaver for over 40 years before her retirement and was a charter member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Tony Scruggs; one son, Roger McMinn, Sr.; one brother, James Arthur Thornton, Jr. and one sister, Clarice Thornton.
Survivors include her grandson, Roger McMinn, Jr. of Lincolnton, NC; her granddaughter, Janet Nanney of Forest City and four nephews, Buck Thornton and his wife, Carol, of Spindale, Jerry Thornton of Caroleen, Joe Thornton of Pacolet, SC and Robin Thornton and his wife, Beverly, of Liberty, SC.