Ida Scott

Ida Scott of Thomasville, Ga. was born July 14, 1939 and died February 17, 2022 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Marcellar and Cora Scott of Thomasville, Ga. She is survived by her siblings, Melvina Peterson of Rocky Mount, N.C., Mae Scott of Thomasville, Ga, James Scott of Albany, Ga, Jessie Davis of Stone Mountain, Ga, Thomas and Cindy Scott of Aberdeen, MD, and Audrey Scott of Lithonia, Ga; nephew: Norman Scott of Thomasville, Ga; aunt: Fannie Everett of Fayetteville, Ga., and Rosa M. Everett of Thomasville, Ga, and a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous other relatives. Ida was a stern and loving person. For 30 years she worked for Bell Atlantic in Newark, NJ as one of the company's first female engineers. It was no surprise that Ida excelled at everything she put her mind towards accomplishing. She was truly devoted to her family. This was illustrated by the cakes, macaroni & cheese and countless family favorites she made for the past 60 plus years. Ida also had a creative side and a love for learning. Sewing, crocheting and challenging puzzles were her principal pastime activities. She is deeply loved and will be truly missed.