Darlene Scott Jimason

Darlene "Dottie" Scott Jimason

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens.” –Ecclesiastes 3:1

Early YearsDarlene "Dottie" Scott Jimason, beloved daughter, friend, aunt, mother, grandmother, andgreat-grandmother, was born on January 19, 1942. She was the second daughter of EdwardScott and Harriett Hudson Scott, cherished alongside her siblings Johnnie Mae Scott (Rice),Betty Ann Comer Richardson (deceased), and David Edward Scott (deceased). Dottie andher sister Betty Ann shared the unique bond of being Irish twins, both born in 1942.As a young girl, Dottie graduated from Eastern High School in Washington DC. During thecivil rights movement, she along with her sisters, played a role in integrating the Rosedaleplayground in NE DC. Additionally, the Scott sisters, affectionately known as "TheCavalettes" when competing at the skating rink, were renowned for their skating prowessand winning numerous competitions at the Kalorama Road skating rink in NW DC.

Abundant LifeDottie embarked on her professional journey at DC General Hospital in the laundry room.Her dedication and hard work led to a dramatic career change when she utilized internalhospital training programs to transition to the OBGYN clinic. Dottie rose to the position ofsupervisor in the clinic, a role she proudly held for 38 fulfilling years. Her career at DCGeneral allowed her to generously support her family, whether through buying supplies,furniture, clothes, or even paying bills. Dottie’s generosity knew no bounds.Dottie raised two children: her beloved daughter Candyce, who passed away on June 5,1992, and her nephew/adopted son James Edward Lewis Jr., whom she legally adopted in1976. Dottie had a zest for life and enjoyed frequenting local night spots such as theQuonset in the 70’s with friends, watching Kung Fu and Western movie marathons onSaturdays and annually watching the Country Music Awards.Throughout her life, 1424 Morse Street was not just a house but the anchor of herexistence. Since 1949, it served as her home and the heart of the neighborhood, where sheforged lifelong bonds with her neighbors such as the Cotton’s, the Green’s, the Hamps, theLindsey’s, the Bouknights, the Smith’s, the Rowe’s, the Perkins and the Coleman’s. Dottie’sdedication to her home and community was evident in her daily routine of sweeping theporch and sidewalk, both before and after work everyday without fail, rain or shine. Shewas truly an integral part of a loving community of neighbors who all looked out for theirhomes, each other, and their children, a rare action in today's society.

Entering God's KingdomOn January 3, 2025, at the age of 82, Darlene Scott Jimason journeyed to her peaceful rest.Surrounded by loved ones, Dottie entered the Kingdom, reuniting with her beloveddaughter Candyce, her parents Edward and Harriett Scott, her Irish twin Betty Ann ComerRichardson, her brother David Edward Scott, her cousin James Edward Lewis Sr. and heraunts Amy Lee Dewberry and Julia Scott Price. She is now dancing in God’s heavenlykingdom.

Her LegacyDottie’s legacy will be cherished by all who loved her, including her adopted son/nephewJames Edward Lewis and his wife, Eryca Lewis; her son-in-law Gerry Glover; hergranddaughter Sydney Candyce Jimason; her great-grandsons Jesse Matthews and AshtonMitchell; nieces DeWana Comer King, Daphne Teresa Rice, and Roslynn Scott Adams;nephew David Vincent Comer and his wife Stephanie Comer; sister Johnnie Mae Scott Riceand brother-in-law John Rice; grand-nieces Cherrelle Whipple (Geoffrey), DominiqueComer, Desiree Comer, and Destiny Comer; grand-nephews Stefan King and David ChristianComer; her godsister Marie Wilkins; great-great grand-nephews; a great-great grand-niece;and a host of extended family and friends.

May her loving soul rest in eternal peace.

Friday, January 24, 2025

Viewing: 11 am-12 noon

Hodges & Edwards Funeral Home Chapel

3910 Silver Hill Road

Suitland, MD 20746

Interment: National Harmony Memorial Park, Hyattsville, MD