Kaye Scruggs Deal
Kaye Scruggs Deal
Kaye Scruggs Deal
Kaye Scruggs Deal, 84, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge, after a period of declining health.
Kaye was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Lou Ellen Williams. She retired as vice president of BB & T Bank after many years of faithful service.
Her love of the coast was evident, as she enjoyed living in Murrells Inlet after her retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Deal; a brother, Larry Scruggs; and a sister, Dollie Scruggs.
Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Donna Deal Norville and husband, Mike, of Rutherfordton; sister, Debra Walsh Hardin and husband, Gregory Verran of Morganton; special goddaughter, Monica T. Huffman and husband, Keith of Connelly Springs; a special niece, Susan Capps; and four grandchildren, Richard Ashley Rich, Michaela Norville, Erika Micol, and Heather Micol.
The Funeral service for Kaye Deal was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese, with the Rev. Greg Klapp and the Rev. Steve Walsh officiating. Interment will follow in the Burke Memorial Park.
The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Memorials may be made to East Valdese Baptist Church in care of the Kaye Deal Fund.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
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