Jean Gowen Scruggs Obituary
The passing of Jean Gowen Scruggs of Madison Heights, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 21, 2025 at the age of 97. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas F. Gowen and Lola B. Gowen; her husband John E. Scruggs; her son Johnny E. Scruggs; her siblings, Barbara Hudson, T. F. Gowen Jr., Othello G. McAlister, Eleanor G. Martin and Phyllis G. Strickler; and her grandchildren, Jeanie Scruggs and Daniel Scruggs.
She is survived by: her children, Judy S. Wills and Jerry L. Scruggs (Donna); and her grandchildren, Stacy Powell (D. H.), Christy West (Jeff), Troy Scruggs (Amy), Jonathan Scruggs (April) and Lisa Hill (Joe). She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the St. Stephens Baptist Church (2903 Tye River Rd, Amherst, VA 24521). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001, or online at http://www.act.alz.org. Memorial contributions may also be made to St. Stephens Baptist Church.
