1937
2019
PATSY SCOTT
BETHALTO — Patsy J. Scott, 81, of Bethalto, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 11:36 p.m. at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois.
She was born on Oct. 9, 1937 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Guilford and Opal (Blaylock) Bass. She married Edward L. Scott on May 19, 1956 in Decatur.
Patsy loved to be outside and to feed the birds and squirrels. She enjoyed going on trips, loved having a glass of wine and eating out. Patsy and her son enjoyed playing the poker machines together, and she loved to spend time with her family and friends. Patsy liked collecting occupied Japan figurines and German steins, as well as doing crossword puzzles and crocheting. She loved going through old pictures and reminiscing about the past.
Along with her husband, Edward, she is survived by her children, Marvin and Karen Scott of Michigan, James E. and Sherry Scott of Moro, Illinois, Gary and Carie Scott of Alton and Linda and Johnnie Nichols of Cottage Hills, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Guilford (Linda) Bass.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Robert A. Scott; a brother, Robert C. Bass; a sister, Dorothy Adams; and a great-grandson, Brantlee.
A private graveside service will be held at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalschaaf.com
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Carolyn Swaim
November 13, 2020
Patsy was a wonderful loving wife, Mother, and friend . So sorry to hear of her passing. Carolyn (Ashcraft) Swaim. Harold Ashcraft's daughter.
Dawn Schallenberg
July 25, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Patsy's death. My deepest sympathy to the family. She was always so pleasant and friendly any time I was around her.
Vicki Ramsey
July 24, 2019
So sorry to hear of Patsy's death. Her mom was my dad's sister. We were the Mississippi kin folks and I have always regretted that we saw so little of each other through the years.
Geno's 140 Club
July 22, 2019
Deepest sympathies to your family. She will be greatly missed from everyone at Genos 140 Club.
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Connie Blish Thomas
July 19, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the Scott family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
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