Marion Scott

Mrs. Marion Stovall Scott was born January 26, 1931 to the union of Harry and Mary Erby Stovall in Glen White, West Virginia. Marion was the youngest daughter of ten, all of her siblings preceded her in death (Julius, James, Tyler, Alphonso, Marvin, Helen, Fozie, Bernice and Odarious) Marion was married to the late Oscar T. Scott to this union two children were born Victoria and Marcia. Marion also raised her niece La’Rene and Joey her godson and countless students she came in contact with. Marion graduated from Garnett High School in 1949 and went on to earn her Bachelors’ degree from West Virginia State College. In August 1959 Marion moved to Toledo, Ohio and began her 33 year long career with the Toledo Public School system. She taught English, Science and Physical Education at Gunckel Elementary School. She later taught at Libbey High School where she passionately helped students learn the game of basketball and the art of track and field. She presented many activities like archery, bowling, gymnastic and volleyball to her students. In 1981 she led the Libbey High School Girls Basketball team to a State Championship. This accomplishment was recognized again in 2008, when the team was inducted into the City of Toledo Athletic League Hall of Fame and recently was recognized as the only team to have won a basketball championship from Libbey. Marion also taught in the summer programs at Upward Bound program at the University of Toledo. Marion loved crocheting, gardening, bowling, jigsaw and word puzzles. Marion loved to watch NBA games, especially the Detroit Pistons. Marion accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. After moving to Toledo she became a faithful member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. She was a Lay Eucharistic Minister and a member of her Church Choir, Multi Cultural Choir, St Agnes Guild, Episcopal Church Women, and Vestry member. After a long illness Marion joins her Heavenly Father. Her soul was release on Sunday June 13, 2010 at The University of Toledo Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Victoria Scott-Hayward (Dwain Kim Colbert) and Marcia Scott. Grandchildren: Charles (Brinda) Hayward, Stephen Hayward, Matthew (Leslie) Hayward, Marion ~Missy~ Hayward and Mya Colbert, eight Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, families and friends. Special Thanks to the Staff at Laurels Rehab Facility. Dr. Ronald Wainz, we truly thank you for you care and love of our mom. To our special family friends, we appreciate your love and help given to our mom. Rev Tasy we love you and thank you for loving our mom like your own. Visitation 4-7:00 pm friday @ Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Wake 10:00 am Funeral 11:00 am Saturday @ All Saint's Episcopal Church Interment Private