Myrtle Scott

On January 29, 2006, MYRTLE SCOTT departed this earthly life and went home to be with our Lord. Myrtle, the third and youngest child born to the late Felton and Virginia McDaniel Scott, was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She attended the public schools of Taylors, South Carolina. In 1951, "Mert" (as she was lovingly called) moved to Baltimore to be with her devoted sister Nina. Upon arrival in Baltimore, Myrtle began her employment as a domestic. Later, she became employed with the United Garment Workers Sewing Factory from which she retired in 1989. Myrtle and her sister Nina lived together on Reisterstown Road with their aunt until 1974. It was at that time they decided to move out on their own; still together, dedicated to one another and caring. The love between Myrtle and Nina was very evident in the way they shared so much of their lives together. Myrtle traveled with her sister Nina extensively throughout the United States as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. They were also actively involved in several political campaigns together from the mid 60's through the 1980's. Shortly after moving to Baltimore, Myrtle joined the Providence Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Marcus Wood. Due to failing health, Myrtle's desire was to worship at a church closer to her home. Therefore, in 1993 she moved her membership to First Christian Community Baptist Church, where she attended services faithfully until her health would no longer allow her. Myrtle was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Scott Walters. Myrtle was known for her cooking talents. You were always welcome to share in the wonderful meals prepared by the loving hands of Myrtle Scott. Our precious "Mert" leaves to cherish her memory: a loving and devoted sister, Nina M. Scott; stepmother, Lettie Scott of Greenville, S.C.; niece, Gail Brizell of Columbus, Oh.; nephew, Kenneth Waters of Columbus, Oh.; cousins, Barbara Paulette Brock and Elaine Russell; one godchild, Valerie Neil-Watson; Barbara Jackson and her family who have shared over forty years of love and friendship; several great-nieces, -nephews, other cousins and friends.

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Myrtle Scott

October 26, 1927 - January 29, 2006