Lorraine Ragland Scruggs Brightwell, 83, of Appomattox, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 12, 2009 in Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Appomattox County, August 9, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Henry Douglas and Piney Elizabeth Godsey Ragland. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and retired from Courtland Manufacturing. Lorraine was a devoted Christian and mother that lived her faith.
She is survived by two sisters, Francis R. Wooldridge and her husband, George of Rustburg and Christine R. Shoemaker of Richmond and numerous nieces, nephews and caring friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, George Edward (Pete) Scruggs, Jr.; a brother, Frank Ragland; and a sister, Louise Franklin.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. David Heerspink with burial in Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.