Sarah Grace "Sally" Britt Scott
Lumberton—Sarah Grace "Sally" Britt Scott died peacefully on May 8, 2020 after 90 joyful years bringing laughter, learning and love into the lives of others.
Sally was born July 17, 1929 to Nora Elizabeth Parker Britt and Clem Gladstone Britt in Robeson County, NC. She grew up in Purvis with her beloved brother Bill and extended family. After graduation from Rowland H.S. she attended first Pfeiffer, then Catawba College, earning her BA in Social Studies. She also received a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling at Appalachian State.
She began her 45 year teaching career in Tabor City, but transferred to Smith's School in Lumberton where she taught 7th graders for the next fourteen years. In 1966, Sally accepted a position in Fayetteville with the Army Schools at Fort Bragg, where she taught Social Studies and later served as a Guidance Counselor. During that time, she testified before a Congressional Committee about the importance of Section Six Schools for military families and communities, and was interviewed on CNN about children's reactions to parental deployments to Iraq.
On Christmas Eve 1952, Sarah married Jesse Julius Scott, Jr., and for the next forty years, they enjoyed summers at Ocean Isle, travel, diverse hobbies and entertaining family and friends until his death in 1993.
After retirement, Sally became more active in the Lumberton community, serving in the DAR, UDC, and Lumbee Study Club, among others. She was an avid bridge player, eternal student, art enthusiast, amateur genealogist, passionate adventurer, faithful friend, caring neighbor, and bright shining light in the lives of all who knew her.
She is survived by her nieces, Bronwyn Britt Springer, Elizabeth Scott Weingarten and Nancy Scott; sister-in-law Grace Scott; nephews, Jeffrey Britt and James Britt; grandnieces and nephews, cousins Earline Cranfill and Sharon Caudill; colleagues, legions of former students, and many dear friends, first among them Mary Young McDougal.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Rowland Methodist Church, or the charity of one's choice.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Published by Fayetteville Observer from May 10 to May 11, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Scott

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15 Entries

Ric Hill

December 7, 2021

Rest In Peace. Love you Aunt Sally z!!

Alvis Smith

May 20, 2021

My year of working with Sally and Mary Young were the most enjoyable of my 34 years at Fort Bragg. Sally was brilliant and we enjoyed many counseling conferences from Atlanta to Charlotte. There is a big hole in my heart.

Alvis Smith

May 19, 2020

Sally was my friend and colleague at Fort Bragg Schools and one of the smartest people I ever knew. We went to conferences across North Carolina and we always had a great time every time. She and Scott were great people. My condolences to Bronwyn and Sallys many friends. Alvis Smith

Doris Currie

May 18, 2020

Ms. Scott was my 7th grade teacher, she loved to smile. She never put one of her students down. She would tell us about her and her husband going scuba diving. She was a wonderful teacher and woman.

Faye Floyd

May 14, 2020

I will certainly miss my dear friend Sally. She was a blessing in my life sent from God. Thanks Bronwyn for all you did to help Sally.

Finley

May 13, 2020

What a joy Sally was! We loved playing bridge with her and window visiting with her during those last weeks, always seeing her infectious smile! Our sympathy to Bronwyn and all the family.

Betty Carroll

May 13, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

BRYANT HOLMES

May 12, 2020

O WHAT GREAT TIMES JO ANN AND I HAD WITH SCOTT AND SALLY AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH. THEY WERE SO NICE TO OUR CHILDREN.
GOODS TIMES WITH SCOTT ON THE HAM RADIO.

Ted and Sharon Hudler

May 11, 2020

Sally was a wonderful and sweet person.

Sheriff Burnis Wilkins

May 11, 2020

Praying that Gods caring comforting presence will surround the family and friends of Ms. Sarah Scott. May the love and mercy of our Lord be bestowed upon you at this time.

Annette Hilburn

May 10, 2020

Bronwyn, its with sadness that I read this today. I road by her home Friday and said a little prayer. I am grateful for making Sarah my friend. I will keep you all in my heart and prayers during this time. Please be safe.

Annette Hilburn

Curtis West

May 10, 2020

It is with great sadness to hear of Mrs. Scott passing, however, with a gladness she lived for a long and satisfying life leaving her "mark" where ever she went and served. I am proud to have been a student of her's at Smith's School, and appreciate her apt ability to teach us values, experience her classroom demeanor, recognize each day's end, we had learned something new. Rest in Peace Ms. Sally. Thank you for helping shape many, many, lives, including mine.

Mary Morris

May 10, 2020

She will truly be missed. Very special lady.

Mattie Sturgies

May 9, 2020

I worked with Sally at Irwin Middle School for many years. She was well respected by her friends and co-workers at Fort Bragg Schools. My life was greatly enriched by her presence and her guidance. She was, and always will be, a beacon of light in the lives of those she left behind.

Mary Young-McDougal

May 9, 2020

Mrs. Scott (Sal) was my "Friend", the most loving and caring person to all who knew her! We could call each other any time of the day or night as needed. A woman of a wisdom and knowledge who always directed me in the right way. She loved my children, Robert, Rodney and Alicia and thought that my granddaughter Amina, was so beautiful and special! I will forever remember her "happy" smile, her laughter, and her love that she had for other people. She lived a good life and she is resting in her heavenly home with our Father, God Almighty!

I will miss you Sal, love forever!

Mary

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