Mary Louise Scruggs Jackson, 81, of 332 Edgewood Drive, Clinton, died Saturday at her home.

Mrs. Jackson had been a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church for 74 years and had attended when it was known as "The Little White Church." Her family lived across the street where the First American Bank is now located. Mrs. Jackson taught the beginner's Sunday school class for several years and later taught a youth group. She also taught in Bible school classes.

She was the daughter if the late Calvin and Edna Scruggs of Clinton. A brother, Tommy Scruggs, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Turner Jackson; a daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Dr. Monte Biggs of Knoxville; grandchildren, Melanie Biggs of Athens, Ga., and Kevin Biggs of Knoxville; sisters, Leona Scruggs and Agnes Goans, both of Clinton; Helen Silvers of Oak Ridge; a brother, Calvin Scruggs of Clinton; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Monday at Sunset Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn Patterson, the Rev. Neville Hammer, the Rev. Lee Cate and the Rev. Larry Best officiated. Memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Source:
Clinton Courier News
8 Aug. 1990