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Nancy Scott Obituary

PENN YAN - Nancy (Kelley) Scott, age 81, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Nancy was born in Penn Yan, N.Y. on January 28, 1943, daughter of the late, Madalene (Dewitt) and Exton Kelley. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy Class of 1960. Nancy married Roger Scott on November 23, 1960 at the Bluff Point Methodist Church. Nancy and Roger worked as grape farmers for 43 years and retired in 2002. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, computers and genealogy. She was a member of the Bluff Point United Methodist church, and the Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as a 4-H Leader many years ago when her children were young.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Roger W. Scott; two daughters: Kelley (James) McLaughlin of Lima, N.Y. and Terry (Gary) Parsons of Penn Yan; six grandchildren: Kerry McLaughlin, Toni Parsons, Scott McLaughlin, Kenneth (Elizabeth Denson) Parsons, Adell (Robert) Brasch, and Zachary (Sheyanne) Parsons; six great grandchildren; sister, Donna Andersen of Zephyrhills, Fla. and brother, David Kelley of Bluff Point, N.Y.

A private service will be held at the convenience of her family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's memory to the Bluff Point United Methodist Church, PO Box 134, Bluff Point, N.Y. 14478 or to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Rd., Geneva, N.Y. 14456.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times on Oct. 25, 2024.

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Dorothy Hall Reichert

October 29, 2024

Roger and Family, I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one.

Dorothy Hall

Joyce Wiedrich

October 28, 2024

My sincere condolences to you, Roger and family. I so enjoyed when you and Nancy and family came to Bluff Point United Methodist church. She was a giving wife, mother and friend. I will cherish those memories!

Connie Jepsen

October 26, 2024

Roger, I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. My prayers and condolences to you and your entire family. She was such a beautiful person. I have some nice memories of chatting with both of you during my banking days. May God give you strength during this difficult time and may all your memories bring you some peace.

Neil Simmons

October 25, 2024

Really sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you
Neil and Joyce

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