Angela Velencia Scott

ANGELA VALENCIA SCOTT (YESHIYAH BAHT ISRAEL) was born on September 28, 1961, in New Bern, North Carolina, the youngest of three children. At an early age she was baptized at Unity United Methodist Church. She graduated from Edmondson High School, Baltimore, Maryland. After graduation she relocated to Washington, D.C. She continued her spiritual growth working with the youth minister at the United Methodist Church under Rev. Levi B. Miller, Jr., pastor. Sis. Yeshiyah Israel’s journey continued to be shaped by a foundation of positive influences and strong mentorship throughout her life. As she matured into womanhood, she remained committed to growth, purpose, and service. She was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for several years. One of the most impactful experiences in her development was her work alongside Ambassador Prince Asiel, with whom she served faithfully for a few years. In the early 1990s, she relocated to Dimona, Israel, a spiritual community of the African Hebrew Israelites, where she continued to exercise her belief, nurture her spiritual journey and share her many gifts and talents. Her service to Yah, the Creator, and His people was recognized in being awarded the title Woman of Valor (W.O.V.). This distinction reflected her continuing dedication to growing in wisdom and manifesting truth and righteousness in every manner she could. Sis. Yeshiyah Israel was a devoted community leader, advocate, entrepreneur, and visionary whose life’s work was rooted in service, empowerment, and upliftment. As President of the Pimlico Merchants Association (PMA), she dedicated her time, talent, and leadership to strengthening the Pimlico Business District and the surrounding community. In addition to her leadership and advocacy, Sis. Yeshiyah Israel was a proud business owner. She owned and operated YBI African Apparel and Fashions, located at 5115 Park Heights Avenue, where she celebrated culture, identity, and heritage through fashion. She developed and shared her talents as a business owner; an in-demand seamstress and designer; a renowned expert in preparing vegan/plant-based cuisine; as well as a deeply respected sister, friend, and community activist, most notably for the Park Heights/Pimlico neighborhoods. Her legacy includes numerous accomplishments that reflect her passion and perseverance. Among her most notable achievements was securing a $100,000 award from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, which directly benefited the Pimlico Business Corridor. Under her leadership, the Pimlico Merchants Association was also honored at the 50th Annual Mayor’s Business Recognition Awards in 2024, receiving recognition for fostering vibrant and sustainable communities. At the time of her passing, Sis. Yeshiyah Israel was actively working on the development of the Pimlico Market Cafe, LLC, a visionary project that aims to bring a new, community-centered market to Park Heights. The initiative is designed to increase access to fresh, affordable food, create employment opportunities for residents, and serve as a hub for education through workshops, cooking demonstrations, and community programs. Sis. Yeshiyah Israel will be remembered for her unwavering dedication, her leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and her deep love for her community. Her impact will continue to be felt through the lives she touched, the opportunities she created, and the vision she carried forward with strength and grace. Angela Valencia Scott (Yeshiyah Baht Israel) is lovingly remembered by her mother, Millie Rice. Her father, William Allen Scott, preceded her in death, as did her stepmother, Anne Scott, and her stepfather, Paul Rice. Cherishing her memory are: her brothers Allen, his wife Saida, Gerald, his wife Solange, Ronald, and Earl, and her sister, Lisa. She is also survived by her nieces, Aleah, Dora, Kenaya, Marcy, and Ryan; nephews, Antonio, Richard, Ali, Ahmed, Stephon, Emmanuel, Jonathan, Richard Jr., Keon, Kevin, and Dashia; aunts, Matilda Jones, Florence Bonaparte, Classie Marie Minor, Jean Blount, Dorothy Blount, Rubell Blount, and Helen Rice; and her uncle, Marcellus Blount. She is soulfully remembered by her special friend, Nati Kamau-Nataki, her soulmate, along with a host of cousins and friends whose lives she touched.

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Angela Velencia Scott

September 28, 1961 - April 30, 2026