She had resided in Lafayette, La. for many years. She was born in Shreveport on July 2, 1930 to Felix A. and Gladys Hebert Smith. Mom’s father died when she was four, and Gladys raised mom and her little sister Bessie on her own. She attended St. Vincent Academy from first grade through her high school graduation in 1948. She met Dad soon after —love at first sight-- and they married on September 17, 1950.
They made their home in Shreveport where their family grew rapidly. Alicia was born in 1951, Susan in 1954, Mark in 1956, Paul in 1958, and Ellen in 1963.
Mom was a wonderful homemaker, an excellent cook and an avid gardener, maintaining a beautiful yard and for many years, a large vegetable garden. She supported us in all of our activities: school, church, sports, scouts and made sure each of us got everywhere we needed to be on time and with all the right equipment/clothing. Mom was always there for us. She kept us on track and moving forward.
In 1974, the family moved to Lafayette, La. for dad’s job. Mom and dad loved Lafayette! They engaged in many activities through civic clubs, social clubs, and the church and made many good friends. They lucked out and had the best of neighbors. They gathered with their friends often and were part of the Tuesday night regulars at La Fonda’s. (Their pictures are drawn on the wall!!)
They became members of St. Mary Catholic Church where mom served in the Altar Society and was a member of the church choir. Mom regularly sang at Sunday services and was proud to be part of the choir that travelled to Rome to sing for the Pope.
Mom loved playing cards, particularly Bourre—they played with other couples--the Bourre Bunch! -- and later, after dad passed, she played with groups of her lady friends. Mom was a great hostess and enjoyed having their friends over for cards or dinner or dessert. She enjoyed travelling with Dad and seeing sights across America and in Europe. They tailgated in Baton Rouge when the Tigers played ; they went on river cruises and road trips and train trips with friends and relatives; they visited the kids and grandkids, attending birthday parties, graduations, dance recitals, soccer games. After Dad passed, Mom continued to support the grandkids, traveling to graduations in Virginia and Illinois.
Mom enjoyed life, good food, good friends, her home and her family. She loved to laugh and was fun to be around. She was the heart of our family, the glue that held us together, the keeper of traditions. She taught us the importance of joyfulness and laughter in maintaining a happy close-knit family and a happy life.
Mom is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, George R. Scott; by her parents, her sister Bessie Lay, and her grandson David Johnson.
She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Alicia and Cliff Johnson of Ringgold, Susan Scott and Rob Ryland of Shreveport, Ellen Scott and Steve Jones of Shreveport; her sons and their wives: Mark and Mary Jane Scott of Lafayette, LA, and Paul and Susan Scott of Thousand Oaks, CA; her grandchildren: Jeni Bogan, Zach and Lauren Scott, Kate and Liz Ryland, Madeline Scott, Steve, Sarah and Melissa Jones; her great grandchildren: Paige, CheyAnn, Christian, Jakob, Summer, Kailyn, Paxton, Grant, Keaton and Emerson.
Thanks to all the folks who cared for mom while at Iris House, especially Jackie, Aliya, Nicole, Rachel Leslie, Dee, Shawn; the ladies with the food Shirley, Cheryl and Estella; and nurses Zach, the late Brian McNally, Crystal, and Shannon; and to Velvet, who befriended mom and often stopped by to visit, entertain, and laugh with her.
Visitation will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71108, US, on March 29, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 522 E Flournoy Lucas Rd, Shreveport, LA 71115, US, on March 30, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Burial will take place on March 30, 2026, at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, in Graceland, Lot 68, Space 3.
