Scott

Mary E. Scott, 76, of Bethalto, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. She was born on Feb. 16, 1948, in Sullivan, Mo., the daughter of Rueben West and Revil Dilks. She married Robert “Bob” E. Scott in St. Louis, on Sept. 2, 1989 and he survives.

Mary loved to go to the Alton Belle Casino. One of her favorite places was Florida, where she would visit a sister. She loved to shop, play games on her tablet, and read. She enjoyed spending time with her family as an amazing mother and grandmother, and she especially loved the grandkids.

She is survived by her two children, Kellie (Gregory) Romano and Chad (Whitley) Scott, Bethalto; two step-children, Troy (Laura) Scott, Springfield, and Ginger Toolen, East Alton; seven grandchildren, Lily Romano, McKenna Scott, Connor Scott, Caroline Scott, Donovan Scott, Liberty Scott, and Nicole (James) Day; great-grandchildren, Archer and Eleanor Day; three sisters, Ruby Adams, Carol Little, and Geraldine Cavanaugh; a sister-in-law, Debbie King; and three bonus children, Wally Dean, Curtis, and Vicci.

Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Panyik in 2022; uncle and aunt, Fred and Edna Rose; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Vera Scott; five siblings, Bernice, Loreeta, Cowan, Ron, and Dale also preceded her in death.

Visitation services were held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. A Funeral service was held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 and Pastor Terry McKinizie officiated. Interment took place at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens located in Mt. Vernon, Ill. Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home of Bethalto was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Online condolences and the guestbook may be found at http://www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.