Barbara Grace Scott, age 80, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away early Saturday morning June 8, 2013 at her home.
She was born August 27, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan daughter of the late Stephen J. and Frances (Karas) Wegienek.
Mrs. Scott resided in Sturgis for the past 44 years coming from Bronson. In February of 1974 she married Richard Scott in Marshall, Michigan. He died in October of 2004.
She retired from the Dresser Law Office in Sturgis following over 30 years of dedicated employment as an executive secretary. Before joining the law office she was a secretary at the Kirsch Company in Sturgis.
Mrs. Scott enjoyed crocheting and loved time spent with her family.
She is survived by her children: Steven (Micki) Fischer, Thomas (Jennifer) Fischer, Jeffrey (Debbie Evans) Scott, James Fischer, Michael (Pamela) Fischer, Nancy (Mark) Hente, Bradford (Martha) Scott, Chester (Ruth) Scott and Richard (Mary) Scott; grandchildren: Justin (Angel) Fischer, Andrew (Kascia) Fischer, Nate Fischer, Josh Fischer, Rachel (Travis) Brown, Barbie Fischer, Matt (Michelle) Hente, Elizabeth Hente, Beau (Kusum) Scott, Nicole Scott, Amy (David) Goff, Richard (Sarah) Scott, Abigail (Chris) Britt, Corey Scott and Benjamin ( Kim) Scott; 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A private family memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. Her ashes will be entombed in the Oak Lawn Cemetery Columbarium in Sturgis. The family will receive friends to share memories and honor the life of Barbara Grace Scott from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331.
Mrs. Scott’s request was in lieu of flowers memorial donations in her memory be directed to the Holy Angels Catholic Church, 402 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or the Sturgis Foundation City Parks Fund, 310 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091.