Mrs. Viola Scott

November 30, 1921 - March 4, 2014

Viola Scott transitioned peacefully from her earthly experience on March 4, 2014 in her home on Fourth Street, Ithaca, NY. She was surrounded by her loving family who gave thankful praise for the glorious 92 years she was blessed to grace this earth. Viola was born in Columbus, SC on November 30, 1921 to Rev. Isaac and Viola Green. She graduated high school in 1942 and married Eugene Scott of Camden, NJ in 1947. Together, they raised seven children. The family moved from New Jersey to Upstate New York in 1959. Viola was a pillar in the Ithaca Community with a strong record of service in education and human welfare that expands for over 50 years. She served lovingly as counselor, confidant, and loyal friend. Her many accomplishments include, but are not limited to: Guidance Counselor, Boynton Junior High School; National Education Association Retired Program Certificate of Service; Co-founder; Viola Scott Day Care Center, Southside Community Center; Girl Scout Leader; Board Member, Ithaca Housing Authority; Book dedication by Dr. Richard Majors, author of Cool Pose; Black Men of Ithaca, Adult of the Year Award, Southside Community Center Award of Recognition for outstanding Service, Commitment and Leadership and Viola Scott Day Appreciation Award. With a natural artist talent, she enjoyed hand-sewn quilting, culinary creations (known to be a master of homemade biscuits!) and she had a true appreciation for the arts which she passed on to her children and grandchildren. Viola is a long-standing member of the Baptized Church of Jesus Christ of The Apostolic Faith in Ithaca where she held the honorary role of Mother of the Church. She helped spearhead many Community Outreach Programs some of which are still functioning today including the Food Pantry Program. Viola is predeceased by her husband Eugene Scott and daughter, Adrianne Scott. She is survived by sisters Mamie Brown of Florida and Louise Brown of New Jersey, children, Mudiwa Mustafa of GA, Barbara Howard of NY, Maimouna Emden of Gambia, W. Africa, Eugene Scott of NY, Viola Marie Scott of NY and Wanda Ramsey of NY as well as fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who will miss her all-embracing love. Memorial services for Viola will be held on Thursday, March 13th at 10am in the Baptized Church of Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 412 First Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. Cards and all forms of condolences may be sent to the church address.