1939
Marion
2009
Marion Elizabeth Scott
November 9, 1939 — October 25, 2009
Marion was born Nov. 9, 1939, in Amarillo to Madison Franklin Fields and Minnie Seelbach Fields. She grew up on a farm in Groom until the age of 11 when the family moved to Amarillo. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1958, and in 1962 she received a B.A. in elementary education with a minor in drama from Baylor University. She taught elementary school in Midland, Jefferson County, Colo., and Fort Worth.
On July 9, 1966, she married Edward Riley Scott Jr., an attorney, now a developer and entrepreneur. Eddie and Elizabeth were active members of Polk Street United Methodist Church. She served in leadership positions in various organizations such as P.E.O., Junior League, PTA, United Methodist Women and Friends of the Library.
Her love of teaching and her passion for reading inspired her to give many book reviews and teach Sunday school classes. Genealogy became her avocation. No trip was complete without looking in hidden cemeteries for gravestones of long-gone family.
She enjoyed writing, especially poetry and short stories. Her creativity also was expressed through photography and scrapbooking. She enjoyed entertaining friends, finding Christmas decorations and making the house look festive during the holidays. Traveling and playing bridge were among her favorite pastimes.
Her family always came first. She treated her own children with loving kindness, gentleness, enthusiasm and never-ending hugs. She taught her children how to be forgiving, gentle, optimistic and gracious. Her grandchildren were as much a pride and joy as her own children. They adored her, and she adored them. She lived in Amarillo for 58 years.
The most extraordinary thing about her was the incredible strength, courage and hope she found to endure her battle with cancer. Her response when asked how she was feeling consistently remained. "I'm feeling better today," even during her last days. She gave a new meaning to life to those who knew her and shared a hope in a God of love. She showed us courage, strength and patience. Elizabeth was a shining light. Her smile was her most endearing quality, and she could make all around her feel special. Her memory will live in our hearts and lives. She was a gracious woman who had an unusual warmth and zest for life. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her faith in God and for her unending acts of generosity.
Her mother and father preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Riley Scott Jr., of 43 years; her twins, Madison Edward Scott and wife D'Nan Michelle Marcear Scott of Amarillo and Jennifer Elizabeth Scott Queen and husband Brian Charles Queen of Atlanta; a daughter, Clarissa Erin Scott Grindle and husband Michael Shelton Grindle of Round Rock; five grandchildren, Madison Hunter Scott, Millie Marcear Scott, Brianna Elizabeth Queen, Riley Elizabeth Grindle and Davis Landon Grindle; a sister, Mina Nell Fields Johnson of Amarillo and Adrian; and a brother, Paul Pierson Fields and wife Jordan Elise Smith of Colorado Springs, Colo.
A reception will follow the services in the social hall at the church.
On July 9, 1966, she married Edward Riley Scott Jr., an attorney, now a developer and entrepreneur. Eddie and Elizabeth were active members of Polk Street United Methodist Church. She served in leadership positions in various organizations such as P.E.O., Junior League, PTA, United Methodist Women and Friends of the Library.
Her love of teaching and her passion for reading inspired her to give many book reviews and teach Sunday school classes. Genealogy became her avocation. No trip was complete without looking in hidden cemeteries for gravestones of long-gone family.
She enjoyed writing, especially poetry and short stories. Her creativity also was expressed through photography and scrapbooking. She enjoyed entertaining friends, finding Christmas decorations and making the house look festive during the holidays. Traveling and playing bridge were among her favorite pastimes.
Her family always came first. She treated her own children with loving kindness, gentleness, enthusiasm and never-ending hugs. She taught her children how to be forgiving, gentle, optimistic and gracious. Her grandchildren were as much a pride and joy as her own children. They adored her, and she adored them. She lived in Amarillo for 58 years.
The most extraordinary thing about her was the incredible strength, courage and hope she found to endure her battle with cancer. Her response when asked how she was feeling consistently remained. "I'm feeling better today," even during her last days. She gave a new meaning to life to those who knew her and shared a hope in a God of love. She showed us courage, strength and patience. Elizabeth was a shining light. Her smile was her most endearing quality, and she could make all around her feel special. Her memory will live in our hearts and lives. She was a gracious woman who had an unusual warmth and zest for life. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her faith in God and for her unending acts of generosity.
Her mother and father preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Riley Scott Jr., of 43 years; her twins, Madison Edward Scott and wife D'Nan Michelle Marcear Scott of Amarillo and Jennifer Elizabeth Scott Queen and husband Brian Charles Queen of Atlanta; a daughter, Clarissa Erin Scott Grindle and husband Michael Shelton Grindle of Round Rock; five grandchildren, Madison Hunter Scott, Millie Marcear Scott, Brianna Elizabeth Queen, Riley Elizabeth Grindle and Davis Landon Grindle; a sister, Mina Nell Fields Johnson of Amarillo and Adrian; and a brother, Paul Pierson Fields and wife Jordan Elise Smith of Colorado Springs, Colo.
A reception will follow the services in the social hall at the church.
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