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Kathy Darlene Scott

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Kathy Darlene Scott obituary, 1950-2025, Greenfield, IN

BORN

1950

DIED

2025

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Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory - Greenfield

1484 W. US Hwy. 40

Greenfield, Indiana

Kathy Scott Obituary

Kathy Darlene (Smothers) Scott, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Melrose Park, Illinois on August 26, 1950, to Delmas O. and Thelma Fay (Kerley) Smothers. She graduated from Arlinton High School in 1968. Kathy received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University in 1972. She married Donald Scott on September 18, 1981, in Indianapolis.

Kathy worked as a teaching assistant for Lawrence Township Schools for several years before retiring. She enjoyed bicycling, tennis, walking, and was a very avid reader.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Scott; son, Nathan Scott; father, Delmas O. Smothers; brother, Gregory Smothers; and sister, Roberta (Dennis) Kelley. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Fay Smothers.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary with viewing 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Reporter on Dec. 23, 2025.

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Dec

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory

1484 West US Highway 40, Greenfield, IN 46140

Dec

31

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory

1484 West US Highway 40, Greenfield, IN 46140

Dec

31

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory

1484 West US Highway 40, Greenfield, IN 46140

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Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory - Greenfield

1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140

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