Shirley Scruggs Allred, 81, of Dillard, died at her home in Dillard on Friday night, June 16, 2017. She was the widow of Charles H. Allred.
She was born Feb. 11, 1936, in Rabun County to William Lafayette Scruggs and Ola Belle Burrell Scruggs, and had lived her whole life in Rabun County. Shirley was a member of the Clayton Baptist Church and a charter member of the Anita Roper Circle of WMU. She was a self-employed owner of the Stateline Package Store.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by stepson, Roy Kenneth Wood and a sister, Nancy Caroline.
She is survived by a son, Randy Clark Speed (Donna) of Clayton, and their children, Charles and Mollie Speed and Samuel Speed, by stepdaughter, Kelli Ramey and friend, Donald Becker of Tiger, and Kelli’s children, Trevor Ramey, Coryn and husband Robert Byers, great-grandchildren, Waylon Byers and Juniper Byers. Brothers, Bill Scruggs of Clayton, (she was preceded in death by Bill’s wife Lexie in May 2017) and Jim Scruggs (Martha) of Clayton, sisters, Dorothy Buice (Benny) of Clayton, Joan Kinzly of Sky Valley, Sara Wood (Bronn) of Tiger also survive.
Shirley loved her family and was known for her generosity and giving heart. All those who knew her will miss her and her quick wit and straightforward advice.
The body has been cremated and a memorial service was held Monday, June 19, 2017, at 6 p.m. at the Clayton Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kyle Watts and Charles Speed officiating. A private burial will be at a later date. Visitation was at the church from 4-6 p.m. The family was at the home in Dillard.
Family extends a special thanks to Bonnie Wadzeck, Sheri Penland, Doris Edwards Olivia Dixon and Joan Kinzly for their kindness and love.
Flowers are acceptable — memorial donations may be made to the church or charity of one’s choice.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. An online obituary and guest register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com.
The Clayton Tribune, June 22, 2017