Mrs. Jessie Lee Scott

Mrs. Jessie Lee Lang Scott went home to be with the Lord August 21, 2023 with her daughter by her side. She was born in Hempstead, Texas and called Prairie View, Texas home. She graduated from Sam Schwartz High School as the valedictorian of her class. She took a photography class during a semester at Prairie View A and M University. Her first employment was in Houston, Texas with the Scientific Exterminator Service as an answering service operator. In 1952, Mrs. Scott returned to the Hempstead area where she met and married the late Carlos B. Scott, Sr. From this union, three children were born: Cheryl Scott-Santee (Willie), Carlos B. Scott, Jr. (Patricia) and Edwardo Scott (Penny). Mrs. Scott was blessed with seven grandchildren: Carl Owens, Jr., Christopher Owens, Cailyn Santee, Carlos Scott, III, Dorian Scott, Johann Scott and Tessa Scott. She was also blessed with two additional grandchildren through marriage: Jonathan Santee (Tammy) and Zenearia Santee and three great-grandchildren: MaRyan, Isaiah and Joseph. Mrs. Scott began her employment at Prairie View A and M University in 1966 as a telephone operator. Her employment continued until her retirement in 1996. Mrs. Scott called Mount Corinth Missionary Baptist Church “her home away from home”. She was baptized into the Mount Corinth family at the age of twelve. She was a devoted member, Sunday School teacher and a member of the Amicae organization. Mrs. Scott was honored with a letter of appreciation by I. V. Francis for her heroism when she hindered a robbery attempt of the Western Union office in 1980. She was responsible for dislodging the gun from the offender that he had placed inside the teller’s window without anyone being seriously injured. Mrs. Scott was a well-known entity in the Hempstead, Prairie View and Waller communities. She was known for her philanthropy, sewing skills and her unique “Nanny’s Sweet Fire “ pickles. She was known by many names: Jessie, Red, Ms. Jessie, Ms. Scott, Mom, Sista, Aunt Jessie, Baby, Momma Scott, and Nanny. No matter the name used, it was always born out of love. She knew no stranger. She always wanted to help in any way she could. The minute a person came into her life, they were family for life. Mrs. Scott leaves a host of family and friends to remember her, her lessons of love and compassion, her spiritual strength and her commitment to family and friends.

Mrs. Jessie Lee Scott

October 2, 1934 - August 21, 2023