Mary Louise Trussell Scarborough, 80, of Semora, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 20. She is survived by her husband, Robert Edward Scarborough.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. Trussell and Wilma Denit Trussell of Salem.
Mary Louise was born in Salem and was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School; graduate of Madison College (now James Madison University), and the Medical College of Virginia where she received a master’s degree in dietetics. She continued her career as a registered dietician both in hospital and later as a private contractor.
She and her husband were active members of Leasburg United Methodist Church in Leasburg, NC. She and Ed were also active in other local and civic activities including Meals on Wheels, as well as sharing her husband’s involvement and work as a Shriner helping transport children to the Shriner’s hospital in South Carolina over the years. They enjoyed traveling and visiting all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and the Aleutian Islands.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Pat Craft and husband, Kevin and grandson, Todd of New Castle, VA; Caroline Bain and husband, Jim of Salem; and cousin, Harriett Darst of Lynchburg and other relatives and many close friends.
Private funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, at the Leasburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray Pearce officiating.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service at 11:45 a.m. on December 29 at the Leasburg Community Cemetery (7550 US Highway 158, Leasburg, NC 27291).
Pallbearers will be Barry Pleasant, George Henderson, Bert Coleman, Jim Edwards, Mickey Yeatts and Johnny Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials may be made to the organization of your choice or the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 27605.
Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com
