Lela Scott

Lela Scott, 80, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in Baker, LA  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Zachary Scott and wife Illma of DeRidder, LA, Randell Scott and wife Melanie of DeRidder, LA and Arthur Scott of Kenner, LA; daughters, Mary Whitman of DeRidder, LA, Patricia Wallace of Baton Rouge, LA, Angie McNeely and husband Vicky of Baker, LA, and Dorsey Madison and husband Larry of Suffolk, VA.  She is survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoy Scott, aunt, Molly Brown; parents, George and Odessa Dixon; brothers, H.T. Dixon and George Dixon and sister, Jessie Lee Dixon.  Mrs. Scott worked for West Bros. for many years.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 2:00pm also at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Old Cypress Creek Cemetery in Cypress Creek.  Andy Ebanks will officiate.