Mrs. Mary Lee Cotton Scott’s earthly pilgrimage came to an end on Saturday, October 17, 2026 when our Heavenly Father informed her that her heavenly mansion was completed.

The pilgrimage of Mrs. Mary Scott began October 21, 1928 in Edison, GA. to the late Jesse Sr. and Jamcie Cotton. Mrs. Scott was the 2nd of twelve children. Sister Scott attended school in Edison, GA. In 1948, she married brother, Abram Scott and into this union was born four children. The family moved to High Point in 1952.

For years, Mrs. Scott was a faithful member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church. She served as a member of the senior choir, Deaconess, and Sunday school. In her later years, she was an active member with Williams Memorial CME church and an active member of gospel choir until her health did not allow her to participate.

Throughout her life, she was an avid caregiver for her family, her church members, and her community. She often showed her love through her excellent cooking skills and showing up for those in need. Until the past year, she was active in the Carl Chavis YMCA Senior workout community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jamcie and Jesse Cotton, Sr., brother, James Cotton, sisters, Bennie Mae Cotton, Versie Sanders, Lillian Robinson, and her loving husband of 57 years, Abram Scott. In addition she laid to rest two sons: Morris Scott and Jimmy Scott, and grandson, Marcus Scott.

Mrs. Scott is survived by two daughters, Patricia Diggs of High Point and Velda Scott of Jacksonville, Fla., five grandchildren: six great grandchildren: five brothers, Jesse Cotton of High Point, NC, Tim Cotton of Castle Hayne, NC, Linair Cotton of San Antonio, TX, William Cotton of Decatur, GA, Donald Cotton (Johnette) of Colbert, GA: two sisters, Lula Cox of Decatur, GA, Havanah Bailey of Atlanta, GA., sister-in-law Maggie Scott, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and family and friends.

Family Statement:
What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us – Helen Keller.

Our beloved Mary is resting now. Her new journey has begun. Thank you all for loving us. Her victory has been won.

Funeral service will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Cathedral CME Church, 3400 Triangle Lake Road. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.