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Frances Scott Obituary
A native of Chester, Va., she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elizabeth Gates. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Scott Sr.; three sisters, Alice Jefferson, Grace Jefferson and Shirley Dameron.
She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., where she served on the Hospitality Committee, the Multi-Media Ministry, the Mass Choir, and she was a member of the Sunday school and Bible Study Ministries. She was also a member of the Mahalia Tent #29.
She is survived by five children, Diane E. Kelley (Bennie), James E. Scott Jr. (Deborah) and Judith A. Scott, all of Petersburg, Va., Joanne S. Shelton (devoted son-in-law, Timothy) of Chesterfield, Va., and Randolph Scott (Jane) of Columbus, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, Stephen Kelley, David Scott, Ashley, Marcus and Tawon Parker, Timothy and Evan Shelton, Jory, Tristan, Jessica and Taylor Scott; six great-grandchildren, Stephen Jr. and James Kelley, Tamarion, Taewon and Tye'Kwon Parker, Cedric Montgomery II and Dallas Scott; five sisters-in-law, Murdie Boone of Petersburg, Va., Helen Peters of Richmond, Va., Sally Brown, Dolly Gunther and Shirley Parker, all of Yonkers, N.Y.; two brothers-in-law, Freeman Scott of Petersburg, Va.,and Robert Scott of Yonkers, N.Y.; devoted nieces, Dorothy Chambers and Elizabeth Parham (Ronald); devoted nephews, Timothy Jefferson (Karin) and Michael Jefferson (Daisy); one aunt, Mrs. Julia Richardson of Petersburg, Va.; devoted friends, Mrs. Shirley Byrd, Ms. Gerlene Campbell, Mrs. Maxine Harrison, Mrs. Lillian Dixon and Mrs. Julia Massey; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at the funeral establishment.
The family will also receive friends at the residence of her nephew, Timothy Jefferson, 1771 Matoax Ave., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8508.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jackie Latham
January 31, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rev. Steffond Swilley Sr.
January 30, 2009
I can remember your beautiful smile and your warm greeting at church. Truly you will be missed. May God richly bless the lives that you touched. My prayers are with the family.
Elizabeth "Tina" Parham
January 29, 2009
Aunt Frances,
Words cannot describe how much I will miss you. We shared some really good times. I remember our love for working puzzles together. You were always there for me and while I will miss you dearly I know you are no longer suffering and in a better place. I will cherish your memory and continue to honor your name. Love you much.
Tina
Sandra Foreman
January 29, 2009
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Remembering Mrs. Scott from the neighborhood. U will be miss.
Aunt Frances and Devon at wedding April 2007
Devon Beamon
January 29, 2009
Aunt Frances,
I love you so much. I will miss you. I can remember you taking me to church when I was younger and always being there. When my grandmother (Alice) died I was about ten. You comforted me and told me that it would be okay because you would be my grandma and be there for me. At my wedding you did just that and stood in rightfully so as my grandmother. I will cherish our shopping days and the cookouts at your house on Melville Street. As hard as this is right now, I truly believe in God and I know he doesn't make mistakes. You are truly in a better place. You will be missed but it is comforting to know you will be with my Grandma Alice and your sisters watching over all of us. I love you always.
Dev
LINWOOD JEFFERSON,LINDELL JEFFERSON AND DOROTHY CHAMBERS
January 29, 2009
DEAR LOVE ONES WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. BUT GOD KNOWS BEST.SHES AT PEACE NOWWITH GOD AND HER THREE LOVING SISTERS .SHE WILL BE MISSED BUT SHES IN A BETTER PLACE NO MORE PAIN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
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