CHARDON – Dorothy Jean Scruggs, of Chardon, Ohio passed away on Sept. 29, 2019.
Dorothy was born on May 17, 1938. She was a 1956 graduate of Glenville High School in Cleveland. She went on to be a social worker for the Cuyahoga County Department of Human Services from which she later retired.
Survivors include longtime friend and caretaker, David Marecki; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Scruggs; brothers, John Kenneth Scruggs (Kathleen Scruggs), Willie Clinton Scruggs; and sister, Ernestine Delores Boswell.
Dorothy “Dot” accepted Christ at an early age. God was always in her life, guiding and protecting her throughout her journey. She always put God first and attended church regularly until her health failed.
She always expressed her unconditional love and concern for her family. She will be truly missed.
Family received friends Oct. 5, 2019, from 12-2 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with funeral service immediately following.
Burial at Cave Hill Cemetery, in Louisville, Ky., was held Oct. 7, 2019, at 11 a.m.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.