Carolyn Scott Obituary

On Friday, January 4th, 2008, heaven welcomed an angel in spirit form, Carolyn Elora Scott. Born November 7th, 1927, Carolyn, also known simply as Crouch, her maiden name by her close friends and traveling buddies, was and exceptional woman who was tiny in stature but LARGE on style, personality, and conviction. Never one to hold her tongue, always outspoken about the things that mattered most to her, Carolyn was a dedicated lifetime subscribing member of the Cecil County Chapter of the NAACP, where she served as membership coordinator for many years. She loved to experience life to the fullest and was an avid fan of car racing, sports and hardly a day went by where she missed her favorite game show, Jeopardy, in order to, in her words, “learn one new thing every day.” She possessed the unique ability to recall artist, song, and lyrics of songs that spanned decades and she was fortunate to have seen some of the greatest musicians of her time perform live on her many road trips around the country.

Carolyn was an inspiration and a role model to all who came in contact with her because always carried herself with class, she was well-read and articulate, and a pioneer in many ways. Her fierce independence and “head-strong” personality weren’t typical of women during the time she was coming of age but she made sure that everyone knew that she, and only she, was going to define herself and on her own terms.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Robert Crouch Sr., brother, Robert, Jr., her soul mate, life partner, and husband, William Henry Scott, Jr., and her dynamic mother Virginia who lived to be 105 years old. She leaves to mourn Anna Watkins, Scottie Lowe, and Mary Smith, her primary care-givers and companions, cousin Paula Coles, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will greatly miss her. Her final days, in many ways, were reflective of her life. She fought a valiant fight to beat the odds and survive. Her time, however, had come to sit at the right hand of her Lord and Savior and bask in Heaven’s sweet glow.