"When you speak of her, speak not with tears, for thoughts of her should not be sad.
Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort, for her life was rich because of you." ~Author Unknown

Dorothy Ann Jackson Scott was born May 2, 1947. She was the middle child to the late Willie and Verdell Jackson. She passed away peacefully at home after a fifteen year battle with pulmonary fibrosis, Thursday, June 21, 2018. Her strong will to live, her unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and her many supporters carried her through her health condition beyond the five years that her doctors had given her to live.

She possessed a strong spiritual and Christian background, which started at a very early age with her becoming a member of Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church in August, 1953. As a devoted member of Spring Creek, she served faithfully by singing in the senior choir and serving as coordinator of the summer Vacation Bible School. As a devoted member, she served faithfully, even attending church services the Sunday preceding her death.

In her younger years, she was known for being a great dancer and would spend her free time doing just that. She also loved to read anything she laid her eyes on and you could always find a plethora of magazines and novels somewhere near her. She was known for her keen fashion sense and love for shopping.

She graduated from Albany State University (College) in 1970, only a few months after the untimely death of her first husband, Claude Benjamin Hayes, who was the father of her oldest and middle daughters.

After receiving her bachelor's degree in Middle Grades Education from Albany State, she began her teaching career in Taylor County while, as a widow, simultaneously taking care of her two young daughters. She later left Taylor County and found a job closer to home and family and taught for the remainder of her career in Calhoun County. As an educator, she specialized in teaching grammar and writing skills, and she never hesitated to correct anyone who misused and mispronounced words. She is most fondly and proudly remembered for her years as an educator. She molded the minds of thousands of students. Those that passed through her classrooms remember her as being stern, yet caring. Most of her students lovingly and humorously remember her using a yard stick to keep them focused and "in check" through the years.

She expected the best from her students as well as her own children. Because of the high expectations that she held for all of the students she taught, she volunteered her services beyond the classroom. She mentored students by being a sponsor of the Junior Beta Club. She also received accolades for mentoring students preparing for college by helping them meet the admissions requirements for various colleges and universities. In addition, she also received accolades for serving as the Spelling Bee Coordinator for over twenty years. Before her retirement from education, she also received special recognition as Educator of the Month.

During these years when she was making a positive impact on students, she was also nurturing her young family and adding to it. It was during this time when she met and married her best friend, her love, her husband, William (Bill) Earl Scott. Together, they built a loving family with the addition of her youngest daughter. Bill lived up to his matrimonial duties as her husband and took excellent care of her when her health failed. He was by her side every step of the way, up to the moment she passed away.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Deacon Willie and Verdell Jackson as well as a younger sister, Willie Ruth Jackson, and her father-in-law, Deacon Earl Scott.

She leaves behind to recall all the beautiful moments of her life her husband, William Earl Scott, three daughters who were the "apples" of her eye: Tanya (David), Carla, and Sherita. Also relishing in her many memories is her supportive, devoted, and loving sister, Annie Will Jackson Hawkins (William). She adored her four grandchildren, Jaylen White, Jayda Martin, Nia-Sarai Perry, and Benjamin Bridges. She also leaves behind two adorable god-grandchildren, Tajsa and Rashiya Thomas. She did not have any sons; however, she leaves behind nephews who she felt were her sons, Darryl Jackson (Vanessa), Delvin Hawkins (Stephanie), Maj. Deric Hawkins (Lataya), and Dexter Hawkins.

She also leaves behind a loving and devoted mother-in-law, Ruby Scott. Sisters and brothers-in law, Delbra Engram, Melvin Scott, Leonard Scott, Jerry Scott, Catherine Jackson (Jeff), Rosemary Carter (Samuel), Mack Scott (Sherilynn), and Geneva Oliver Scott. Also to cherish her memory are several special sister-friends, Deloris Carswell, Clara Crawford, Carolyn Crittenden, Mary Norton, and Rosa Palmer. Additionally, she will be fondly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.