Gertrude C. "Mickie" Scurlock February 18, 1923 - August 31, 2019
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Gertrude C. “Mickie” Scurlock, 96, of Macon, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon.
Mickie was born on February 18, 1923, in Wisner, LA, the daughter of James O. and Vera Gertrude (Wooten) Sparks. She was united in marriage to William D. Scurlock on December 21, 1944, in Hernando, MS. Mickie was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed painting, tole painting, doing upholstery, her dip and drape dolls, crafting, bowling, playing cards, going to the boat, and especially spending time with her family.
Mickie is survived by two daughters, Kathy Tapp of Macon, Pat Maloney and her husband Greg of Kirksville, MO, four grandchildren, Troy Tapp and his wife Sydney, John Matthew Tapp, Scott Maloney and his wife Jill, B.J. Maloney and his wife Melissa, nine great grandchildren, Jacob Tapp, Jessica Tapp, Trinity Tapp, Austin Tapp, Abby Maloney, Ashton Maloney, Brenner Maloney, Cade Maloney and Teagan Maloney, and nieces, nephews, in-laws and other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on June 9, 1985, three sisters, Jimmie Carlene Thomlinson, Joy Foster, and Betty Boaz, two brothers, Ed Sparks and Jessie Sparks, and two infant brothers.
Graveside services will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macon. Visitation will be from noon until 12:30 pm, at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or the donor’s choice.
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