Margaret Ellen West Scott, active church member

Margaret Ellen West Scott, 83, of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in the care of Atlantic Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 19, 1940, in Stockley, to the late Garfield and Effie Holston West.

She graduated from high school and later married Charles B. Scott Sr., and together they raised their son, Charles Jr. She worked for 31 years at W.P. Monroe & Sons, a clothing retail store in Millsboro. She was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church, active in the choir, UMW past president, and headed many committees. She also served in the Women’s Civic Club and American Legion Post 22 Auxiliary. She loved camping and doing floral arrangements.

Margaret is survived by her son, Charles Jr.; several nieces and nephews; and extended family members and friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her siblings, Harvey G. West, Norman L. West, Preston T. West, Donald L. West, Minnie M. Hudson and Janie Rementer. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Mary E. Scott, and many, many friends. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 6, at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call for visitation one hour prior. Pastor Maleia Rust and Rev. Harold Backus will officiate. Interment follows at Millsboro Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Zoar United Methodist Church, c/o Carisa Daisey, 24462 Gravel Hill Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Visit Margaret’s  Life Memorial webpage and sign her online guestbook at watsonfh.com.