Clementine H. Scott

The Elegance & Grace of our Mother Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31: 31 0n Tuesday, June 27, 2023, God dispatched his angels and whispered to Clementine Hamiel Stott, I know you've had a hard time, I know you're tired. Come on home, sit down, and rest from your labor, sit down and rest a little while. Clementine was the seventh of twelve children, born on May 31, 1945, to the late Benjamin Hamiel, Sr., and the late Mary Jane Hamiel. She received a formal education through the public schools of Halifax County, where she earned her high school diploma from Eastman High. Clementine was reared on the farm where the workers of the field consisted of her parents, sisters, and brothers. Clementine worked in both the tobacco and cotton fields, which instilled in her a strong work ethic at an early age. She proudly referred to herself as the "Blessed One" being that she was the seventh child. She worked fast with her hands and often earned the privilege to leave the fields early to go home and cook for the family, while her sisters and brothers continued working till sundown. Although, she said after the bills and buying food for the month, she barely had enough to buy herself some red nail polish, a honey bun, and a soda. Still, she was very proud of those simple things and continued that path until she met her high school sweetheart. While attending Eastman High, Clementine loved to sing and act, but she noticed every time she would be singing and acting there was what she called an "Old Man with Big Britches" in the school's gymnasium. Well, just as she noticed him, he noticed her as well, and little did she know, the "Old Man with the Big Britches" would later become her husband. His name was Charles and the two remained high school sweethearts until they were married. On July 17, 1964, Clementine and Charles were united in holy matrimony. One year later God blessed their union with one daughter. Six months later they would make Richmond, Virginia their home and after two more years, they welcomed their second baby girl. Now Clementine and Charles, I'm sure, thought that their child-rearing days were over after seventeen years, but to their surprise, there came, another beautiful daughter, making their union complete. Now Clementine was a homemaker for many years; cooking, cleaning, raising her children, and instilling in them the ways of the Lord as she knew from her youth. Often, she taught them how to pray as well as things not to do or say. However, she always felt she could do more to keep God's commandment, so she, prayed earnestly that God would lead her to the truth. By and by, because of her love for singing, she met up with a gospel group called the "Gospel Rays" and by this time her second daughter could sing and so, they·both joined the gospel group. Through that group, she was introduced to the Church of Christ where she, her husband, and daughters were baptized for the remission of their sins. She served as a faithful member of the cooking committee, the choir, and and served as a church until God called her home. Clementine was so affectionately called Mama, Mommy, Precious, Auntie, Godtma, Tine, and, Grandma, and most special, "Gammy'' by those who knew her best One thing about her, she loved her family unconditionally, and never failed to keep in touch with them and let them know·she loved them, even when she didn't feel well herself. Clementine was of a very lively spirit, and she loved life and life loved her back. She made friends. l everywhere she went and made a lasting impression with her wit, charm, and charisma. She loved to laugh and make others laugh, often being called a prankster. She often accredited that behavior, to having lots of siblings and they were their own entertainment. Clementine was always the life of the party and always dressed in fashionable attire, pretty jewelry, and pleasant perfumes. She was, an avid believer that this was how ladies should present themselves and encouraged others to do the same. She'd say, "Clean up, dress up, and be presentable!". It was once said at her doctor's office the day "Mrs. Scott comes in here not dressed up is the day that we'll know she's sick." But even then she managed to dress up and be presentable because she believed cleanliness is next to Godliness. Now, let us go back to the "Old Man with the Big Britches" which became her loving, and devoted, husband and how she loved and adored him so. The two fell madly in love and got married and had a life full of joyful memories. Their love often inspired others to get married and create loving: memories as well. Clementine and Charles's love endured until they were parted in death. Clementine was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Scott, her parents, Benjamin & Mary Hamiel, sisters, Earnestine Lee, Annie Simmons, Eunice Mae & Nora Lee Hamiel Jean Singh, Geraldine Hansley and Edith Hicks, two brothers, Benjamin, Jr. and Waverly Hamiel. mother and father-in-law, William & Retheney Scott, sister-in-law, Sadie Scott and a son-in-law. She leaves to cherish her memory, three beautiful daughters, Angela Harkless of Richmond, VA. Iris (Bernard) Charland of Tampa, FL; Semea (Eddie) Solomon of Richmond, VA.; and of course godson, Ronald (Tammara) Hamiel, whom she raised.as her son and affectionately, called him "Chris" of Richmond, VA.; two sisters, Lorraine Shearin of Roanoke Rapids, NC.. and Sandra Taylor of Littleton, NC.; several in-laws, Jesse (Perre) Scott, George (Pat) Scott, Herbert. (Joyce)Scott; devoted sister-in-law, Emily Edwards; four grandchildren, three of which affectionately called, her "Gammy'' which was Landon, Evan, and Kynslee, and Doreon, who called her Grandma Scott. She had a host of nephews and nieces who doted on her as a grandmother, Isaiah, Jasmine, Terell, Amara, and Charles Hamiel, as well as Candice Holmes. Several Godchildren, with one being especially devoted, Jasmine Hamiel, and a host of other nieces, nephews,. family and friends "I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course; I have kept the faith Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day" 2Timothy 4:6-8

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Clementine H. Scott

May 31, 1945 - June 27, 2023