Margaret Ellen Scott's Obituary
Margaret Ellen West Scott, 83, of Millsboro, DE passed away in the care of Atlantic Shores nursing home on October 29, 2023. She was born to the late Garfield and Effie Holston West on October 19, 1940, in Stockley, DE. She graduated from high school and later married Charles B. Scott, Sr. and together they raised their son, Charles, Jr. She worked for 31 years at W.P. Monroe & Sons, a clothing retail store in Millsboro. She was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church, active in the choir, UMW Past President, and headed many committees. She also served in the Women’s Civic Club, and American Legion Post 22 Auxiliary. She loved camping and doing floral arrangements. Margaret is survived by her son, Charles, Jr., several nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by her siblings: Harvey G. West, Norman L. West, Preston T. West, Donald L. West, and Minnie M. Hudson and Janie Rementer. Also preceded was her daughter-in-law, Mary E. Scott. She was also preceded by many, many friends.
A funeral service will be held at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM, where friends may call for visitation one hour prior. Pastor Maleia Rust and Rev. Harold Backus will officiate. Interment follows at Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Zoar United Methodist Church c/o Carisa Daisey, 24462 Gravel Hill Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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