Bessie Elaine Ireland Scott, 80, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2016. Born on July 13, 1935 in Cedar Valley, Texas, she was a lifelong resident of Dripping Springs.
Bessie created a legacy in her community caring for children in her home and at the First Baptist Church. For countless years she was also a dedicated 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing and visiting with friends at Senior Citizens. With a bold attitude and generous heart she loved cooking Sunday lunches and thousands of birthday cakes for her entire family. Family was the light of her life.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was greatly adored. She will be missed dearly, but her family is at peace knowing she is free from her earthly pain and in heaven visiting her many loved ones who were waiting for her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie (Rutter) Ireland; siblings, Josephine and Scott (Marian) Ireland; and two children, Patricia and Rick Scott.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William 'Dick' Scott; children, John (Samara) Scott, Susan (David) Hawk, and Robert (Diane Smith) Scott; and her eight grandchildren, Patricia, John Jr., Jessie, Austin (Amy), Kaylee, Janie, Luke, and Grace.
The family will receive at Harrell Funeral Homes-Dripping Springs. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church-Dripping Springs. Burial will immediately follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2016
Bessie created a legacy in her community caring for children in her home and at the First Baptist Church. For countless years she was also a dedicated 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing and visiting with friends at Senior Citizens. With a bold attitude and generous heart she loved cooking Sunday lunches and thousands of birthday cakes for her entire family. Family was the light of her life.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was greatly adored. She will be missed dearly, but her family is at peace knowing she is free from her earthly pain and in heaven visiting her many loved ones who were waiting for her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie (Rutter) Ireland; siblings, Josephine and Scott (Marian) Ireland; and two children, Patricia and Rick Scott.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William 'Dick' Scott; children, John (Samara) Scott, Susan (David) Hawk, and Robert (Diane Smith) Scott; and her eight grandchildren, Patricia, John Jr., Jessie, Austin (Amy), Kaylee, Janie, Luke, and Grace.
The family will receive at Harrell Funeral Homes-Dripping Springs. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church-Dripping Springs. Burial will immediately follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2016
Bessie Elaine Ireland Scott, 80, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2016. Born on July 13, 1935 in Cedar Valley, Texas, she was a lifelong resident of Dripping Springs.
Bessie created a legacy in her community caring for children in her home and at the First Baptist Church. For countless years she was also a dedicated 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing and visiting with friends at Senior Citizens. With a bold attitude and generous heart she loved cooking Sunday lunches and thousands of birthday cakes for her entire family. Family was the light of her life.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was greatly adored. She will be missed dearly, but her family is at peace knowing she is free from her earthly pain and in heaven visiting her many loved ones who were waiting for her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie (Rutter) Ireland; siblings, Josephine and Scott (Marian) Ireland; and two children, Patricia and Rick Scott.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William 'Dick' Scott; children, John (Samara) Scott, Susan (David) Hawk, and Robert (Diane Smith) Scott; and her eight grandchildren, Patricia, John Jr., Jessie, Austin (Amy), Kaylee, Janie, Luke, and Grace.
The family will receive at Harrell Funeral Homes-Dripping Springs. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church-Dripping Springs. Burial will immediately follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2016
Bessie created a legacy in her community caring for children in her home and at the First Baptist Church. For countless years she was also a dedicated 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing and visiting with friends at Senior Citizens. With a bold attitude and generous heart she loved cooking Sunday lunches and thousands of birthday cakes for her entire family. Family was the light of her life.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was greatly adored. She will be missed dearly, but her family is at peace knowing she is free from her earthly pain and in heaven visiting her many loved ones who were waiting for her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie (Rutter) Ireland; siblings, Josephine and Scott (Marian) Ireland; and two children, Patricia and Rick Scott.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William 'Dick' Scott; children, John (Samara) Scott, Susan (David) Hawk, and Robert (Diane Smith) Scott; and her eight grandchildren, Patricia, John Jr., Jessie, Austin (Amy), Kaylee, Janie, Luke, and Grace.
The family will receive at Harrell Funeral Homes-Dripping Springs. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church-Dripping Springs. Burial will immediately follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2016
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