Dorothy M. Fortner Scruggs, 81, of Brookston, died at 10:01 p.m. July 6, 2010 at The Indiana Veterans Home in Lafayette. She was born September 28, 1928 in Winamac to the late Howard and Mary Dysinger Reed. She attended Delphi High School. Her first marriage was to Junior Fortner, they later divorced. She then married Edgar Scruggs, he preceded her in death. Her last marriage was to Larmon Longest, they later divorced. Ms. Scruggs has also lived in Delphi, Florida, southern Illinois, and California. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, and volunteered for the Salvation Army for many years. Ms. Scruggs owned and operated Dorothy's Beauty Salon in Brookston for several years. She was a waitress, and worked as a cook at several fraternities and sororities at Purdue University for many years. Lastly, she worked at Dave's IGA in Brookston until retiring. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, spending time with her family, and taking care of others. Surviving are two daughters, Dixie Thomas (husband: Steve) of Battle Ground, JoDel Scruggs (husband: Paul List) of Brookston, and one son, Dennis Fortner (wife: Danett) of Beaumont, California. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is a son Jack Fortner, a granddaughter Ellen Fortner, three sisters and a brother. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home. Funeral service to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 also at the funeral home, with Pastor Joe Hornick officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Brookston Cemetery. Memorials may be made to YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention (DVIPP) Program.