Martha Ernst Scism, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 04, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC, the late Odrey Hanson "Duke" and Pauline Dotson Ernst and was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bruce Tony Scism. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Scism, her brother, Bobby Ernst and two sisters, Toni Lawson and Sue Ernst. Martha was the Secretary/Treasurer of Southern Excavation INC, since 1973. She was an avid animal lover and often would take in strays to care for them. Martha was generous with her time and money. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her loving family.

SURVIVORS: Sons: Darin Scism (Lu Huang) and Jeffrey Scism (Diane Fisher) all of Kings Mountain

Grandchildren: Alex, Kayla and Quinlan Scism

Sister: Roxanne Ernst of Kings Mountain

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM following the interment at the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel

VISITATION: Following the Celebration of Life Service at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA