Mary Ellen Scott
Posted By Chapel Of Peace Team On May 9, 2022 @ 4:23 pm In Obituaries,Columbus Obituaries | 6 Comments
Mary Ellen Scott was born June 15, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles and Betha Scott. Educated in the Columbus Public School System graduating from Central High School in 1951. Mary met no strangers and showed her love and quick wit to all that met her. She was affectionately known as “Mary Ellen”, “Mama Mary”, and “Diva” to her family and friends.
Mary was a very spiritual woman, reading the Bible daily and receiving the word of God from daily morning preachers on television. She encouraged all to learn about and love the Lord.
Mary retired from Ohio Bell after 29 dedicated years of service with 8 of years having perfect attendance. After retiring, she became a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She also found joy after retiring shopping and watching her favorite college team, Ohio State Buckeyes play football and basketball. She loved watching LeBron James play, being her favorite pro player. Mary also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns and doing crossword puzzles. Her most cherished moments were talking to and spending time with family.
Mary was called to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bertha Scott; sisters, Stella Johnson and Opal Woodfork; and brother, Warren G. Scott. She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life, daughter, Shelley Renee’ Scott; daughter-in-law, Adrienne M. Lawson; granddaughter, Sherrika M. Lawson; grandson, DeQuan (Lexis) DeVore; great grandsons, Te’mar Smith, Jamari Lawson, and Nas Brown; great granddaughter, Nasiyah DeVore; nieces, Barbara Herman of Chillicothe, OH, Marlene Scott, and Diane Scott of Detroit, MI, and Marie Scott of New York; great nieces, Joylette Dunlap and Rosemarie Dickerson; great nephew, Henry Dunlap; adopted son, Larry Wrench; best friend, Bettie Rakes; close friends, Bob and Linda Morgan; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Friday, May 20, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.
Condolences for the family of “Mary Ellen Scott”
Shelley Condolences to you and your family!
Miss Mary was a kind loving wonderful woman with a beautiful smile! Miss Mary will be missed but never forgotten. Shelley we are sending you love and prayers as you get through this difficult time.
We love you Carlton,Kathy and family.
To Shelly
I worked with Mary at Ohio Bell for many years use to pick her up for work on our third shift
you would be standing in the door with your grandmother yelling bye and Mary was so shy she was a wonderful co-worker last saw you guys at her eye appointment I will always cherish the good memories I had working in CMR and Mary was one of those good memories will keep you in my prayers
I am unable to attend the service. Sending much love and prayers and deepest sympathy for you all.
My Condolences to Shelley and family my prayers are with you through this most difficult time and just keep all the memories of your Mom close to your heart.
Love you Neicy Barnes
Thank you so much for your love and support and prayers during this difficult time. I love you and the family!!
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Ms Scott ms Scott. What can I say. I remember the first time we met. Boy it was a good one. I can remember coming to pick up Shelley from ur house. U gave me the 3rd degree burns. But after u was don’t, I looked at u and said, I know now why u keep ur furniture covered. U looked at me n said what r u talking about. I smiled at u and said when u get done giving ppl the 3rd degree, they would not melt on ur furniture. U looked at me n said I think I going to like u. Ms Scott u was a special lady n one of a kind. Keep smiling rip my friend