Wilma Rovene (Spooner) Scott, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Ankeny. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Elkhart Christian Church followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Elkhart Cemetery.
Wilma was born September 4, 1926 in Des Moines to Clifford and Margaret (McMillan) Spooner. She graduated from Elkhart Community School in 1944. Wilma married Hollis E. Scott on July 7, 1946. She worked as a secretary for the Des Moines Consistory. Wilma enjoyed reading, church activities, socializing, and events with her friends and family.
Wilma was a member of the Elkhart Christian Church, a lifetime member of VFW Post 9662 Women’s Auxiliary, Elkhart Women’s Club, and was a Gold Star Mother.
Wilma is survived by her daughter, Christine Scott (Tracy Warnock) of Ankeny; son, Thomas (Karen) Scott of Crosby, MN; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis and son, Steven Scott.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Elkhart Christian Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
