Mrs. Reba L. Scott, age 98, of Riddleville passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. A graveside funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 11:00 A.M. in the Brownwood Cemetery of Sandersville. Reverend Jason Loggins will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brian Curtiss, Tony French, Stanley Garner, Jason Scott, Tommy Scott, and Wesley Sheppard.
Mrs. Scott was born in Sylvania, the daughter of the late Private John Bishop and the late Mattie Stewart Bishop. She was a Real Daughter and Founding Member of the Ladies of the Plains Chapter 2696 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Reba was a “Rosie the Riveter” at the Savannah Shipyard during World War II. Mrs. Scott enjoyed puzzles, cooking, and spending time with her beloved family. She was a member of Sister’s Baptist Church and SBC Senior Group. Reba is preceded in death by her husband, Wylie Clifford Scott; stepchildren, Billy Scott and Carolyn Southerland; grandson, Michael Scott; and sisters, Pat Poppell and Lucille Arata.
Mrs. Scott is survived by her children, Linda Scott Curtiss and husband Brian of Aubrun, Kansas, Jerry Daniel Scott and wife Diane of Stephensville, and Thomas Clifford Scott and wife Donna of Riddleville; grandchildren, Jason Scott, Terri Garner, Stanley Garner, Thomas Scott, Jr., Jennifer Taylor, Jessica Lavin, Allanna Harrison, Debbie Bucanan, Pat May, Bill Scott, Jr., Taylor Scott, Bobby Southerland, David Southerland, Steven Southerland, Eric Southerland, and Vickie Balberede; 23 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Sisters Baptist Church Senior Group, 1807 East McCarty Street, Sandersville Georgia 31082 or to the Gideons International Sandersville Camp, P.O. Box 891, Sandersville, Georgia 31082.
Online condolences may be expressed at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com.
May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.