Mary Estelle Scott, 88, of Mocksville, died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, she died following a brief illness.

She was born Dec. 13, 1928 in Davie County, daughter of the late Carzell and Vador Wiseman Scott Sr. She graduated from Davie County Training School, and later attended Gray’s Scientific Beauty School. Early in life she moved to New York and trained to be a Certified Nurse Assistant and worked at Long Island Nursing Home, from which she retired in 1991. She returned to North Carolina and her hobbies were knitting, being involved with events at Mock Place Apartments where she lived, and participating in the events at the Davie County Senior Center.

She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Scott and Walter Scott Jr., and a sister, Gladys Scott Edwards.

Survivors: 5 nieces, Yoland Scott-Boone, Vada Scott Harbison, Rita Scott, Kathy Scott and Elaine Edwards; 2 nephews, Tony Scott and Maxwell Edwards; many cousins and friends.

Her funeral service was held on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. at Redland Church of Christ in Advance. Brother Larry Glenn officiated and burial followed in Rose Cemetery in Mocksville. The family received friends at the church 30 minutes before the service.

Condolences: www.GrahamFuneralHome.net.