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Feb. 1, 1957 – Nov. 10, 2024

NATCHEZ – Funeral services for Ethel Green Scott, 67, of Natchez, who departed this earthly life on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Natchez, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at noon at the Christian Hope Baptist Church.

Burial will follow at the Sunset View Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of West Gate Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and will continue on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Ethel was born on Feb. 1, 1957, in Natchez, the daughter of Thelma Morris Green and Walter Green.

She was a 1975 graduate of North Natchez Adams High School and furthered her education at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Mississippi College (B.A.), and Alcorn State University (M.A.). Ethel was an educator in the Natchez Adams School District for 31 years. Mrs. Scott was a member of Christian Hope Baptist Church where she served with the Missionary Ministry and as Senior Choir Director, Sunday School teacher, Youth Bible Study Leader, H.E.Y. Girls Founder, Prayer Chain Coordinator, and Bible School volunteer. She was also a member of the Adams County Ministers’ Wives and a former member of the Mississippi Association of Educators. Ethel enjoyed singing, writing, painting, and drawing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Thelma M. Gordon, Patricia G. Murray, and Alethea C. Green; and brother, Walter Green, Jr.

Ethel leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Rev. Dr. John Scott, Jr.; son, John Scott III; daughters, Juana S. Brandon and Tamla J. Hughes (Albert); sisters, Rose G. Merridith (James) and Artimese G. Evans; grandchildren, Kezia Brandon, Cyan Brandon, Albert J. Hughes Jr., Alaina Hughes, and Nya Brandon; and a host of other loved ones and friends.

Online condolences may be sent to www.westgatefh.com.