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Kristen Scott Obituary

Kristen Lynn Scott COLUMBIA Kristen Lynn Scott passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 29, 2018. She was born February 24, 1972 in Columbia, SC, daughter of Paul and Lynn Smith Scott. Kristen attended USC, Limestone and Midlands TEC. College of nursing. She was a certified CNA and EMT. She was employed by USC in the Earth Science Dept., Robertson Optical and Cameron and Barkley. Kristen was warm, witty, smart, and beautiful. She loved her family, friends, and her dogs, Lily, Chloe, and Bandit. Despite her medical conditions, she always found meaning and joy in her life. She will always be remembered for her quick wit and her love for all who kept her close in their hearts. Survived by her parents, Paul and Lynn Scott, sisters, Lauren Rachwal (Ed), Anna Elise Scott, Nephews, Scott, and Jonathan Rachwal, Aunt, Karen Fugua (Forrest Poole), Uncle Johnny Scott (Jane), and numerous cousins, Predeceased by her grandparents Ruth and E.C. Smith, Paul and Julia Mae Scott, Jean Scott, aunts, Barbara Miller and Elizabeth Davis. Funeral Service for Kristen will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday June 2, 2018 at Reformation Lutheran Church 1118 Union St. Columbia SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Entombment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made, in memory of her Aunt Barbara Miller, and in honor of her Aunt Karen Fugua. to The Kidney Foundation of SC, 508 Hampton St. Columbia, SC 29201. Caughman-Harman Elmwood Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements. www.elmwoodfhcolumbia.com.

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Published by The State on Jun. 1, 2018.

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Ralph and Jenny Shuler

June 10, 2018

Scott Family, we're so sorry to learn of Kisten's Passing. Please know that we're lifting ya'll up in prayer.
Love Ralph, Jenny, Alex and Dreher Shuler

~Tiffany Wrigley

June 4, 2018

Lynn,I'm so sad to hear of Kristen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Margo Weir

June 1, 2018

My prayers are with all of the family. Kristen was a very special friend to many of us and she will be dearly missed.

Brenda Waites

June 1, 2018

I am so sorry to hear this, Lynn. My prayers are with you and your family! Rest In Peace, beautiful Kristen!

Grady & Lynn (CHS 66) Slice

June 1, 2018

So sorry to read about your daughter's passing. May God comfort and give you peace at this sorrowful time.

Adrienne Bellinger

June 1, 2018

With a very heavy heart, I am praying that sweet memories help to heal all of you in this very close family. My love to you.

Ryan Gordon

June 1, 2018

My deepest condolences for the passing of Kristen.

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