Mrs. Mary Everline Scott

God picked a beautiful flower on November 13, 2024 to be in His heavenly garden in the name of Mary E.Scott.She succumbed to her health challenges and peacefully left us to rest in the arms of the Lord. Mary Everline (Wesson) Scott was born on July 25,1936 in Rocky Mount,North Carolina to the late Cora Belle Wesson and George Owens Wesson..She was the third daughter of four children,two sisters and one younger brother. Her early years was spent in NC until moving to Baltimore,Maryland, where she attended Dunbar High School.She was actively involved as a member of the school newspaper club.Mary met her high school sweetheart,General J.Scott,Jr.and they united in marriage on Dec25,1953 that extended over 70 years of marital bliss.Out of their union five children were born,three daughters and two sons who affectionately called her "Weenie" as youngsters.She compassionately stayed at home to nurture and encourage her active household throughout her children impressionable years. Marys employment expanded over many service jobs after raising her family.She was employed at Monumental Life Insurance Company,Baltimore Convention Center ,Visitor Center of Baltimore.The Department of Transportation,Parking Authority,City Hall,Office of the Mayor and City Council and Baltimore City Schools where she worked as a Teachers Aide.She really enjoyed working with youth as a mentor with the Experience Corps Senior Group,which was another opportunity to nurture young minds. Mary enjoyed serving and praising the Lord and was dedicated member of New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church (NPGMBC) for over 30 Years. She served on several ministries and auxiliaries and was an active member of Sunday School, Bible Study, Pastors Aid, Women of Faith and Jewels for Jesus Senior Ministry. Her melodic vocals was another talent she shared as she sang on the Sanctuary Choir and the Church Anniversary Choir. Chairing the Grandparents Day Program become one of her favorite projects. Mary and her husband were ordained as Deaconess and Deacon at NPGMBC on November 19, 2014 and became a duo of faithful leaders in many capacities until their retirement. After retirement in 1998, Mary became an avid Bible scholar as she completed Master Life Discipleship Class,Congress of Christian Education courses,Prayer Life class and Church wide Institute classes. Mary was the Matriarch of her family who thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings and had a humorous spirit.She loved life and all that made life fun to include dancing,playing board games ,eating crabs, cruising and attending performing art shows.She had an amazing green thumb and was known for her crunchy fried chicken and fried cabbage .She was an active member of two senior centers and loved to fellowship with her Ravishing E&G red Hatter Society Sisters,Notably ,Mary was quite a diva whose persona was to always be fashionably dressed ,topped off with her red lipstick! As a history buff ,she appreciated museum visits and her extensive travels.Mary was a "no none sense" leader,who successfully led for change as a community activist Her devotion and characteristics are a true reflection of a Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31;10),one of her favorite scriptures. Mary was preceded in death by her mother Cora Belle Wesson ,father George Owens Wesson ,and sister Haspie Wells .She leaves to cherish her memory,her devoted husband General John Scott Jr.;sister and brother Joyce Maulsby and George Wesson(Carolyn) five children ;Valerie Scott -Dish room, Balinda Hairston, Karen P Scott ,Keith Scott (Terry) and Bryant Scott(Ludmilla) ;seven grandchildren Shayna Jones (Andwele),Cara Kane(Jesse),Corey Scott-Gilbert, Omar Scott ,Allegra Scott ,Maria Wikkeling,and Imani Scott-Collins;three great-grandchildren ;Jade Johnson ,Zuri Jones,and Charli Kane ;one niece Mowana Russell; two granddaughters;Brittany Harris and Gina Selby ;one godson Michael Niles and a host of nephews ,cousins and other family friends.

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Mrs. Mary Everline Scott

July 25, 1936 - November 13, 2024