Shirley A. Scott

Shirley Ann Scott, R.N. (Van Wagoner) died peacefully and surrounded by her family on November 21, 2015 in Avon IN at the age of 85. Mrs. Scott is survived by her three sons, Jon (Mischelle)of Avon IN, Clarke (Joyce) of Altavista VA and Craig of Gadsen AL. Shirley was a particularly proud and loving grandmother of her 8 grandchildren (Amber, Brooke, Alex, Cameron, Kaelin, Lindsey, Taylor and Ian). In Addition, she was especially fond of her 7 great-grandchildren (Mackenzie, Kameron, Chase, Joaquin, Layla, Sophie and Duncan). Shirley was preceded in death in 1985 by her husband, Dr. Ronald M. Scott, D.V.M. and, in 2007, by her special companion, Richard "Dick" Wallace. Shirley was born February 16, 1930 in Romeo Michigan to Roy Van Wagoner and Evelyn Gierman. She was raised by her Wilson and Van Wagoner grandparents and a warm and caring stepfather, Edward Kelleghan. Mrs. Scott graduated from Lapeer High School in Lapeer MI in 1947. Shirley received her Registered Nursing degree in 1951 from Harper Hospital in Detroit MI. She also married Dr. Scott in 1951 in Lapeer. During her long and dedicated nursing career, Shirley worked many positions ranging from infant nursery (her passion) to geriatric medicine. Mrs. Scott was an accomplished and prolific knitter and, after retiring in 1985, she owned and operated a knitting and yarn shop in Rocky Mounty VA. Shirley was also an avid "Go Blue" fan of the Indianapolis Colts football team. Her family would like to thank the Colts organization for their help and assistance over the years. In addition, the family would like to thank Shirley's good friend of 50+ years, Thelma Pasche Hanley, of Palm Bay FL as well as Shirley's cousins from the Gierman family for their lifelong friendships. A private service for family members is planned. Shirley will rest alongside her loving husband, Ron, atop a scenic crest at Franklin Memorial Park in Rocky Mount VA. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations be given to the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org/join the cause donate.asp or by sending to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 North Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago IL 60601. Local Arrangements by Conner Bowman Funeral Home, Rt. 220 N., Rocky Mount.