Gretna……….Margaret Rowland Scruggs, age 93 of Gretna died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her residence.
Born September 16, 1921 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Preston Rowland and Cora Willis Rowland. Mrs. Scruggs was predeceased by one brother, Ramsey Rowland. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna and was a home maker. Mrs. Scruggs enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening and visiting with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, William R. Scruggs of the residence; two sons, Richard "Dickie" Scruggs of Gretna and Bill Scruggs of Richmond; five grandchildren, Chad Scruggs and wife, Martha, Holly Roach and husband, Dave, Cody Scruggs, Eric Scruggs and Dylan Scruggs; two great-grandchildren, Evan Scruggs and Molly Scruggs; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Rowland, and Deana Everidge; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Goldstein.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. R.G. Rowland. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
The family would like to thank all her care givers for their support.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.