Millie Grace Simpson Scott

Millie graduated form Jefferson High School and Trinity University. An energetic teacher who strongly believed children should be well rounded, she not only taught from September 1958 to May 1963 at Tynan Elementary School and Charles Graebner Elementary School from 1974 until retirement, but also taught swimming, lifeguarding, water safety and speech.

She was a volunteer usher at the San Antonio Little Theater and the Ft. Sam Houston's Harleguin Dinner Theater for many years. She was a member of the San Antonio Speech Art Association for over 40 years as was her mother before her. As well as a member of the San Antonio Speech Art Association, Millie also served as President. She was on the Chi Rho Church Bookstore Committee for years, a member of the Bexar County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, a member of Leatherslappers 4-H for years until it folded and 2 years ago started Oak Valley 4-H Club. She was a charter member of the Marie Simpson Scholarship Competition sponsored by the San Antonio Speech Arts Association. She was a long time active member of Christ Episcopal Church.

She was known for gathering neighborhood and friends' children and treating them to such varied experiences as trips to the Alamo, the missions, the zoo, the museums, Christmas Caroling on the San Antonio River, watching Fiesta parades, tubing down the Guadalupe and participating in "horse camp". She volunteered at her church and the San Antonio Botanical Center in addition to encouraging the kids to do likewise. Her house, arms and heart were always open to those who needed help and encouragement.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. James P. Scott, whom she married June 8, 1963. Survivors: brother-in-law, Charles L. Scott; children, James Arthur Scott and wife, Carla Joy, Nora Ellen Scott and C. R. Reams, Susan V. Hollimon, Molly B. Hollimon, Stephen V. B. Hollimon; grandchildren, Katherine E. Hollimon, Daniel B. Hollimon, Carly Jane Scott.