Martha E. Scruggs Locke entered eternal rest on October 22, 2023 at her resident in Franklin, TN at the age of 89. She was born on May 28, 1934 to the parents of Robert Scruggs and Lucy Jane Cowan, in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Those left behind to cherish her memories her daughters, Marilyn Jordan and Gwendolyn (William) Coffey; sons, Dwayne Locke and Danny Locke; grandchildren, great grand children; sister, Ruth Curll; sister-in-laws, Addie Jo (Alvin) Fitzgerald and Margret; God-son, Anthony Dowell; aunts, uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ms Locke will lie in state on, Friday, October 27, 2023 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family, Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 11:00 until 12:00 at Cummins Street Church of Christ, 511 Cummins Street, with funeral to follow. Brother, Ellis Scruggs officiating.

Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery