Margaret Scruggs Murrill
February 21, 1927 ~ August 31, 2017
Margaret (Maggie) Scruggs Murrill, widow of Joseph E. Murrill, died Thursday evening after a brief bout with pneumonia. She is survived by her children: Robert of Rocky Mount, NC; Paula of Charleston, SC; Mary Jo of Greenville, NC; and Kimberly and her fianc Jimmy Roberson of Rocky Mount, NC.
Margaret was born on February 21, 1927 in Haywood County, NC, daughter to Clarence A. and Bertha Brooks Scruggs. She graduated from Waynesville Township High School and married Joe in 1950. After Joes untimely death, Margaret worked as a receptionist at Riverside Veterinary Hospital. She touched generations of people and their pets through her kind words and gentle care. She also touched quite a few taste buds with her now legendary cheese straws. Margaret and Joe were among the first members of Englewood United Methodist Church. She was a true Christian in the best sense of the word.
The family would like to express thanks to the fifth floor staff at Nash General for caring for Mom. We will greet friends Sunday September 3rd at Johnson Funeral Home on English Road from 7-8:30 pm. Burial will be private at the family cemetery in Gum Branch, NC. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Humane Society of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Bobby, Paula, Mary Jo and Kim, We are so very sorry to hear of your sweet Moms passing. Please know that we are keeping you all close in prayer. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort. Teresa and Al Bullard
Margaret and Joe were married the year I was born, so all my memories are of the two of them – always together. They would come visit when in Waynesville, and Joe would say, Myrna, do you have any coffee It thrilled me, and young as I was, I would go to the kitchen to help daddy make the coffee. Sometime in the early 80s we took our children to the Outer Banks, and Margaret insisted we stay overnight with her on the way. When we returned home we received a box of her famous cheese straws. What a sweet, wonderful aunt. After seeing Kims post today, I can just imagine her reunion with Joe and with all the family members who have gone before her. My love to all of you, her wonderful children.
I am very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Im so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Murrills passing. She was a kind and sweet lady.
Sorry to hear of Aunt Margarets passing. Our condolences to each of you. John and Shirley Scruggs
I always took my pets to Riverside and she always had such a sweet way about her.I knew she would make sure my babies were well taken care of.I never knew her personally but we would recognize each other when we met other places and would talk for awhile.She was a sweet,soft spoken lady.I am sorry for your loss but she is rejoicing in heaven now.Prayers for all of her family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Lynne Proctor Speight & Rocky Speight