JoAnne Scruggs Young
August 13, 1937 ~ November 23, 2024
Born in:
Haywood Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
JoAnne Scruggs Young, 87, of Candler, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Aston Park HealthCare.
A native of Haywood Co., she had lived in Buncombe Co. most of her life. JoAnne was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Scruggs, Sr. and Clara Belle Gaddis Scruggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Young, sons, Phillip Young and Frederick Young, daughter, Michele Young, one sister, Marie Campbell and brothers Harry Scruggs, Jr. and Donald Scruggs.
Surviving are her sisters, Edna Shook and Joyce Riddle, brother, David Scruggs, and several nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.
She was a faithful and lifelong member of Maple Ridge Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, with Rev. Steven Fox, Rev. David Scruggs and Rev. Josh Dehart officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the church.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: November 29, 2024 1:00 pm
Maple Ridge Baptist Church
133 Medford Branch Rd
Candler, NC 28715
Funeral Service: November 29, 2024 2:00 pm
Maple Ridge Baptist Church
133 Medford Branch Rd
Candler, NC 28715
Burial: November 29, 2024 3:00 pm
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Rd.
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-8715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry to hear the passing of Joann! The sweetest and happiest lady every time I saw her!! Rest in Peace sweet Joann!
JoAnne and I became friends while working for the same healthcare facility. It was always a pleasure to see her on Fridays when she submitted her paperwork. She shared with me the struggles her daughter was experiencing from breast cancer, which ultimately claimed her life, she was so sad. I will always remember her fondly, and so will her patients.
To the family, prayers for comfort and peace at this sad and difficult time.
Love you Ann Gribble
One of the best friends I ever had. Rest in peace Jo until we meet again on Heaven’s beautiful shore!!!!