Lacreta Isbell Scott

1934 - 2021

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

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Lacreta Scott Obituary

Lacreta Isbell Scott was born on July 18, 1934. She graduated from high school in Elk City, Oklahoma, in 1952 as valedictorian of her class. She then enrolled in Abilene Christian College. There she met Jack Scott, and they were married in 1954. She later received her Bachelor degree from Pepperdine University and a Master Degree at California State University, Long Beach. After raising her children, she began her career as a Professor of English at Cerritos College in 1982 and continued for twenty years. She wrote a monthly column for the Pasadena Star News entitled "Life Lessons" (2002-2007). She was a partner with her husband throughout his career. They were honored together as Contemporary History Makers in 2019 by the Pasadena Museum of History. Lacreta Scott passed away on February 6, 2021 as the result of COVID-19 at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband, Jack Scott; her four children: Sharon Mitchell of Thousand Oaks; Sheila Head of Santa Clarita; Amy Schones of Waldport, Oregon; Greg Scott of McKinney, Texas; eleven grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. Her son, Adam, preceded her in death in 1993. She also survived by two brothers: Allen Isbell of Houston, Texas and John Paul Isbell of Tyler, Texas; and sister, Mary Sue Scott of Tyler, Texas. The burial will be February 20, 2021 at Mountain View Cemetery. Because of the pandemic, services will be private.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Feb. 14, 2021.

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Suzanne Ashe

February 16, 2023

Lacreta--We, your women friends at Cerritos, still miss you terribly! At each rendezvous we have, we invoke your name and your spirit, knowing that you are listening from afar. We keep a place reserved for you at every table where we meet to talk, laugh, and celebrate life. And we feel your beautiful, caring, inimitable presence at all times. Know that we check in with your dear Jack, as well; visiting with him provides us solace, even as we long to be with you. Loving you forever, Suzanne Ashe

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Richard Ozmore & Kathy Kraft

February 20, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Cynthia Arakawa

February 15, 2021

I became “friends” with Mrs Scott when she was was a columnist for the Daily News. At the time, I was a young mother of three boys, her essays were insightful, funny, and encouraging.
I’ve kept a copy of one that talked about how much she enjoyed her children during their teenage years, all the friends they’d bring home, and the music they introduced her to, how Jack’s socks somehow disappeared from their drawer!
I’m 65 now and the boys are up and out, starting their own families, but what she wrote made an impact on how I approached that period of time in raising them.
It’s just my husband and I now but her words really made an impression on me!! I enjoyed all the ups and downs of the teenage years because of her willingness to share her life insights!
Prayers for the family!
God Bless you Lacreta Scott!!

Nancy Loos

February 14, 2021

Although I never met Lacreta, I know of her legacy through her amazing daughter Sharon. I honor her for her education and the difference she made in the world using what she learned. May her memory be a continued blessing.

beverly whitson

February 14, 2021

Everyone loved Lacreta. She was my mother-in-law's best friend, and she became my dear friend too. Lacreta introduced me to my husband, thirty years--and three children--ago. She was also my colleague in the English Department at Cerritos College where she later served as Department Chair and Division Dean. She was an exemplary educator-- wise, witty, and warm. She gave so much to students and the community. After losing her son, Adam, she became an anti-gun activist, bringing a message of compassion to a cause fraught with pain. I admired her and loved her.

Suzanne Ashe

February 14, 2021

The world has lost a beautiful person. Lacreta Scott will live in our hearts forever as a spirited, joyful brilliant being who graced the very ground she walked upon..As her teaching colleague and woman friend, I am so honored to have known her for over 35 years--a stunningly unique person who emanated love to everyone she ever encountered. When you experience God's grace in the world, know that she is still helping to disperse it everywhere. Our hearts are breaking with her loss even as we are grateful for her life. Godspeed, beautiful friend.

Linda Palumbo

February 14, 2021

Lacreta Scott was among the most revered and respected members of the Cerritos College community. As professor, as dean, as colleague, she expanded an enriched the lives of all of us lucky enough to know her. She also was a dear friend to many of us. She and Jack owned their home in 1989 to us for our wedding even though they hardly knew us—their generosity and spirit were boundless. Lacreta’s legacy grows through the thousands of lives she has made better.
—Linda Palumbo and Frank Gaik

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