UPDATE 5/9/11: This message just in from Dottie Ennis. Please contact Dottie if you have any questions at dlucyb(at)gmail(dot)com

Scrubbie’s memorial service will be this Saturday May 14 at 1:30 pm at the 1st Baptist Church of Tampa. [The First Baptist Church of Tampa is located at 302 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33606.] I am reserving a block of rooms at the Best Western on South Dale Mabry in South Tampa.

UPDATE #2 - 5/9/11 @ 4:20 p.m. : See Cousin Scrubbie’s Obituary at end.

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Neva Miriam Scruggs Ennis, our dear “Cousin Scrubbie,” passed away on the evening of 7 May 2011 at her residence at the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center in Highlands, NC. Daughter-in-law Dorothy (“Dottie”) Bassett Ennis sent this message:

A sad note on this beautiful mothers day. Scrubbie died peacefully last night with nurses holding her hands. Gary and I were so blessed to have her with us for so long, and now at 103 1/2, she is spending mothers day with her mother. We will miss her, but we are also so happy that she is at rest.We are on our way to NC to make arrangements for her, probably a small memorial service here in Tampa.love to you all,

Dottie and Gary

"Scrubbie", was born 14 August 1907, in Gainesville, Florida to Brick Pomeroy and Sarah Fay Carmichael Scruggs. Cousin Scrubbie's mother, Sarah Fay Carmichael, was born in Newnan, GA on 14 December 1882, to William Spencer and Manora Alzada Summers Carmichael. Sarah Fay had an older sister in the house when she was born. Her "big" sister was approximately one year old at the time. Her name was Neva Kate Carmichael - our own Grandmother Johnson who would be the future wife of Seth Johnson.

In August, 2007, Cousin Scrubbie's son Gary Morgan and his wife Dorothy Lucius ("Dottie") Bassett Ennis (daughter of Julian Morris and Neva Carmichael Johnson Bassett - Uncle Julian and Aunt "Johnnie") hosted a lovely Victorian-style birthday picnic in honor of Cousin Scrubbie's 100th birthday at their home, breathtaking Misty Ridge Farm, in Glenville, NC. Wylie Pierson Johnson (Uncle Wylie, Scrubbie’s first cousin) and several Johnson family members went to Highlands, NC and Glenville, NC to celebrate her centennial birthday on 14 August 2007 (article) (additional photos).

Neva Miriam Scruggs Ennis was a woman of so many accomplished talents - artist, author and scholar . Most of all she was a wonderfully strong and resilient southern lady and a dear friend and cousin. Our deepest love and sympathy go out to you, Gary and Dottie. You are in our prayers. Family members can send their love and sympathy to Gary and Dottie here:

      Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ennis
      P. O. Box 159
      Glenville,  NC  28736

or send email to Dottie at dlucyb(at)gmail(dot)com.

UPDATE #2 5/9/11 @ 4:20 p.m. : Cousin Scrubbie’s Obituary as provided by Macon Funeral Home.

Macon Funeral Home
PO Box 1175 Franklin, NC 28744
828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818
Email: maconfuneralhome@frontier.com

Neva Scruggs Ennis, 103, passed away May 7, 2011 in Highlands, NC. She was born August 14, 1907 in Gainesville, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Brick Pomeroy Scruggs and Sara Fay Carmichael Scruggs and her husband of 57 years, John Gary Ennis. Growing up in Tampa, she graduated from Hillsborough High School. She attended Sullins College, Sargent College, The University of Nebraska, graduating from Florida State College for Women with a degree in physical education. Neva taught school in Miami and Arlington, VA before returning to Tampa with her husband after WWII. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Tampa and was an active member of the DAR, UDC, Colonial Dames, Kappa Delta Sorority and the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. Neva and her husband, John Gary, enjoyed painting, traveling and square dancing. She leaves behind her son, Gary and daughter-in-law, Dottie; two grandchildren, Morgan (Larry) Fiebig, Jon (Susan) Ennis; two step grandchildren, JR (Beth) Owen and Ashley (John) Barganier and eleven great grandchildren. Neva loved her time with extended family at Indian Rocks Beach, FL and the mountains of NC. She cherished her family, friends and her Lord.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Tampa or the Adult Rehabilitation Center of the Salvation Army in Tampa.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at the First Baptist Church of Tampa. Rev. Charles Lowry will officiate. [First Baptist Church of Tampa is located at 302 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33606]

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com