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Mary Scott Obituary
Portsmouth - Mary Ailene Sturgill Scott, 88, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 3, 2014. A native of Beetle, Kentucky, she was predeceased by her parents, Levi and Louisa Sturgill; eleven siblings, brothers: Guy, Vernon, Homer, Clyde, Gilbert and Billy Gene, sisters: Ruth Yates, Shirley Pilkerton, Mona Knipp and two infant sisters; and a great-grandson, Logan Thacker. Mary loved God, was a beloved wife and mother, a retired dental receptionist and member of The Alliance Church in Portsmouth. She enjoyed gardening, handwork, stamping and cooking.
Her legacy includes her husband of 67 years, LeRoy Scott; two daughters, Linda S. Wolfe and husband Dan of Alpharetta, GA and Patty S. Pauley and husband Jim of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Scott Wolfe, Elizabeth Wolfe and Sarah Thacker; three step-grandchildren, Bubba Pauley, Donna Pauley and Debbie Keel; two great-grandchildren, Marin and Cooper Wolfe; and four step-great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Chelsi Pauley, Reagan and Lincoln Keel.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held on Monday, Oct. 6, at 11 AM in The Alliance Church, Portsmouth Blvd. Burial will be private. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel is in charge. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
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marty holland
October 6, 2014
Mrs Scott had a presence about her that you felt the minute you entered the room. Her daughters, Patty and Linda have that same elegance about them. What beautiful women she put her heart into. I will miss her so much. I feel so grateful to have become her housekeeper, her caregiver but most of all her friend.
Harry and Pat Carter
October 6, 2014
Dear Patty
Pat and I will be unable to attend but please know that you and the family are in our prayers. Mary leaves a legacy that will be honored by our Lord and saviour.
Harry and Pat
October 5, 2014
To the family of Aunt Mary, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there for the celebration of her life.
Love Always,
Sharon (Sturgill) Boyd,
Vivian (Sturgill) Deem
Wanda (Sturgill) Mitchell
Wilma (Sturgill) Bridenstine
October 5, 2014
Our prayers are with you. Love, Ben and Tammy Cross
Buddy & Sandy Denmarjk
October 5, 2014
To the family of Mary Scott, our hearts go out to you.
Mary and Scottie have been neighbors and friends to Bob and Louise Fain(deceased) and Buddy and Sandy Denmark.
Mary will be missed by all.
This was Mary and Scotty at the reunion in Portsmouth August 2013.
Bob & Jeanetta Lee
October 5, 2014
Aunt Mary and Uncle Scotty were there for my family when as a young Marine I was transferred to Norfolk. They kept us connected to family when we were hundreds of miles from where our parents were and were there for the births of my two youngest children. We learned not to judge others by their means or situation but to judge ourselves by what we did for others. We could not find a way to be there in body tomorrow to say goodbye to Aunt Mary in person or to return a hug. Aunt Mary will forever be with us in our hearts and memories as will the rest of our family we grew to know and love when we lived in Tidewater, VA.
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