Deborah Jean Scott

Deborah Jean Scott, age 73, of Columbia, IL passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born in East St. Louis, IL on August 4, 1950, to Charles and Vera (nee Bacon) Carter, who preceded her in death.

Debbie graduated from Dupo Senior High in 1969. She was an office manager in the medical field for 30+ years, and she treasured her time at Barnes and Washington University.

Debbie thoroughly enjoyed dancing and she loved hats, especially fedoras. She was an auxiliary member of the VFW and a longtime member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, IL, where she married her husband, Edward. Debbie was known for helping anyone under the sun, for which she will be fondly remembered for. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of nearly 53 years, Edward Scott; children, Charles (Ellen) Scott and Wendy (Bryan) Fussell; grandchildren, Kaylee Scott, Cody Scott, Mackenzie Fussell, and Shannon Fussell; brothers, Jim Carter and Tom Carter; sisters, Janeth Mogg and Carol Green; dear niece, Kay Hanse, and her children, Carter and Lexi Hanse; plus countless friends and extended family.

Inurnment will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, 3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West, Belleville, IL 62223. At 11:45 AM there will be a gathering at the funeral home for friends and family who wish to pay their respects prior to the inurnment.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ValhallaGardensandFuneralHome.com for the Scott family.