Frances P. Scott

Mrs. Frances P. Scott, 74, formerly of 2350 Sandy Lane, Petersburg, Va., entered into eternal rest Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Va.

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.