Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
11:30 am Friday, March 21, 2014

Lucille Rollins Scott

Lucille Rollins Scott

March 15, 2014

Lucille Rollins Scott, 94, of Hodges passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Russellville Hospital.

Mrs. Scott was born to John William Rollins and Josie Lee Oliver Rollins on May 20, 1919, near Vina in Franklin County.

The family received friends on Monday, March 17, 2014, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Hodges. The funeral service followed with Bro. James Nichols and Bro. Dan Hindman officiating. Burial was in Old Line Cemetery.

Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, Ed Scott; sons, Wathel Scott and Ed Scott, Jr.; her parents, John and Josie Lee Rollins; three brothers, Oscar Rollins, Albert Rollins, and Neal Rollins; and sister, Velma Rollins Scott.

Mrs. Scott is survived by one daughter, Gloria Herring LeMay and husband, Tal, of Russellville; one sister, Louise Rollins Ewing of Belmont, Miss.; five grandchildren, Michael Scott and wife, Chele, of Greenville, S.C.; Michele Scott Morgan, of Crestview, Fla.; Jennifer Herring Bishop and husband, Michael, of Russellville; David Scott and wife, Amanda, of Decatur, Jill Scott Buchanan and husband, Barry, of Muscle Shoals; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A devoted wife and parent, Mrs. Scott was known as an excellent cook having served many delicious meals to her family through the years. She loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Scott had a passion for gardening and flowers, which she freely shared with family and friends.

Mrs. Scott was a longtime, devoted and faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Her love of the Lord was passed down to her children and grandchildren by example of the excellent Christian life she lived and the many prayers she offered on behalf of her loved ones.

Pallbearers were Michael Scott, David Scott, Tim Scott, Michael Bishop, Barry Buchanan and Tal LeMay.

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