Updated: 18 Apr 2007
THE DAILY TRIBUNE
Wednesday, August 22, 2001
Matagorda County, Texas
Betty Jane Scott, 87, of Bay City died August 17, 2001 at Herman Hospital in
Houston, Texas.
She was born November 18, 1913 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to the late Robert M. and
Luna Dickers Scott.
Betty Jane was introduced to Texas by spending several summers at Camp Waldamer
in Kerrville. She received her BS degree from Southern Methodist University in
Dallas and a Master of Education from the University of Oklahoma.
She taught physical education in the Dallas school systems and at Florida State
University. Betty Jane was a counselor at Uvalde High School before taking a
position at Bay City Junior High in 1963.
She was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in the Waves during WWII and the
Korean War, and retired from the US Naval Reserves after 28 years of service.
Betty Jane was active in the Pilot Club of Bay City, the D.A.R. Mary Rolph Marsh
Chapter, and the Bay City Book Review Club. She also was a life member of Texas
Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include: sister and brother-in-law, Louise and George Bass of Oklahoma
City; niece, Linda Morrison of Seattle, Wash., nephew, Dr. Bill Bass of Oklahoma
City; and three great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced in September.
Memorials may be made to the McAllister Scholarship Fund c/o the First United
Methodist Church of Bay City.
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