Mildred Carlene Blue Scott

I Inspiring

L Loving

D Dedicated

R Remarkable

E Encouraging

D Devoted

Matriarch Mildred the Marvelous, a Matriarch, full of splendor and unwavering love for her children, family, and friends. Mildred Scott was my mother and I called her mom. You may have called her Mom, Mama, Sister Scott, Mrs. Scott, Granny, Mildred, friend, aunt, or Carlene in her youth. No matter what you knew her as, she was one of a kind-a source of love.

My mom-“My Everything.” She was an unrelenting source of strength, my cheerleader, and my friend. If you knew my mom, one should never loosely apply the word friend. Growing up, she used to tell me, “I am your only friend.” Yes ma’am, you are.

Mom selflessly gave of herself, refusing to let circumstances define who or what she became. I think we can agree with certainty that raising 8 children was no easy task, let alone, working 16 hours days as a LVN, or owning and operating a licensed day care. Thank you mom, for showing me it can be done! You are my hero.

Mom was confident, a motivator, disciplinarian, mentor, counselor, and Prayer Warrior, who used words and action to empower and guide many, especially, children. Being called “Granny,” was not exclusively reserved for use by her grand and great grandchildren. Mom’s good will and nature extended far and wide.

Mom loved God, lived for her family, and thrived on helping others. If she knew you had a need, there was not much she would not do help. She often put the needs of others before her own. Mom fed countless people, housed and helped the abused, and devoted herself to the betterment of others. I love and miss my mother dearly, pray to continue her legacy and be the pillar of strength. In her honor and memory I share the following:

She is Gone

You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she's gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

David Harkins

On January 24 1939, in the Woodlawn Community, Haywood County, Brownsville, Tennessee, George and Sarah Virginia Blue brought forth a baby girl, the 12th of 13 children, and the 5th daughter. She was given the name, Mildred.

Mildred accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Brownsville, Tennessee. She was one of God’s true Servants and Leader. Her passion to serve lead her to Bates Vocational (Technical) Collage where she earned her Associate degree and obtained her license in nursing.

Mildred worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for more than 30 years often working 16 hours a day or night in various healthcare settings. She was a Health Coordinator for Tacoma Area Urban Coalition, worked at Western State Hospital in Washington State, the Veterans Administration in Temple, Texas, Palestine Regional Medical Center in Texas, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Leading and servitude to others was second nature to Mildred. She defied the norm, did not accept mediocre, and operated in life with integrity expecting and encouraging the same. Mildred was an entrepreneur. She owned and operated a daycare.

On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. the angels in heaven, with God’s chariot, escorted her to her heavenly home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 brothers, George Jr., Willie and Jim Blue, as well as, 4 sisters, Eliza Hayes, Rosie Mathis, Burnerdean Evans, and Susie Jackson.

From the union of Mildred and Cleveland B. Scott, 8 children were born to cherish and carry on their legacy: Palama Anderson of San Antonio, TX, Cassandra (Leonard) Johnson of Tacoma, WA, Sonya (Huey) May of Dallas, TX, Robbin McCoy of Houston, TX, Crystal Davis of Tacoma, WA, Jill (John) Johnson of Killeen, TX, DeMaurice Scott of Atlanta, GA, and Karlene (Peter) Calhoun of Palestine, TX; 21 grandchildren, Y’Osepa (Necole) Scott, Donald Burgess JR, DeEmma Tones, Jerome Johnson, Tonya Willis, Tyrone Mullen, Terra Mullen, Devin Simmons, Harlan McCoy, LaTara Whitted, Adonis Scott, Corneilius Scott, Brandon Doss, Ke’Aunna Johnson, Xavier Johnson, D’Moirae Scott, Demani Scott, Demaya Scott, Kendall Calhoun, Peter Calhoun, Maurice Calhoun;26 great grandchildren, 4 brothers, Ben (Joann) of TN, John (Sandra) of WI, Giles (Maria) of WA and Emerson Blue of IL; 1 sister, Opal Gill of IL; and a multitude of nephews, nieces, and cousins who loved and adored her dearly.