Lillian Marie Scott

Lillian Marie Scott obituary, Paoli, IN

Lillian Marie Scott

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Lillian Scott Obituary

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Lillian Marie Scott, 93, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away March 25, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City, Indiana. Lillian was born on February 5, 1933, in Lebanon, Missouri, to Samuel G. and Alta B. McPherson Kesterson, both of whom preceded her in death.

She married Cody Scott on August 8, 1954, and he preceded her as well.

Lillian is also preceded by her:

Sons: Randy and David Scott

Infant Son: Donny J. Scott

Granddaughter: Crystal Scott

Several brothers and sisters

Lillian belonged to the Columbia City Church of the Nazarene, previously worked as a cook at Columbia City Nursing Center, and enjoyed reading in her spare time.

Surviving Lillian:

2 Sons:

Samuel Scott Columbia City, IN

Steve Scott (Susie) Columbia City, IN

1 Daughter:

Melissa Knott (Dwayne) Bremen, IN

1 Brother:

Doug Kesteson Mitchell, IN

10 Grandchildren: Travis, Nathan, Jason, Sarah, Kim, Amber, DJ, Randall, Liz, and Michael.

As well as several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)

Interment to follow at Paoli Community Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com

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

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Upcoming Events

Mar

29

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

226 W Campbell St, Paoli, IN 47454

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

29

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

226 W Campbell St, Paoli, IN 47454

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.