Linnie Mae Opal Scott

March 28, 1915 - January 29, 2015

Linne Mae Scott, age 99, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 29, 2015 at her home at the Saline Evangelical Home in Saline, MI. Oldest of nine children Linnie was the daughter of the late Edd and Ida Patton, born on March 28, 1915 in Crossville, AL. She married J.B. Scott in 1938 and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2005. Raised on the family’s farm in Alabama, many of her younger years were spent picking cotton, raising their own garden, canning, devotion to God and helping care for her eight younger siblings. Her biggest love was for her flowers. She worked many hours in her flower gardens and won several “Green Thumb” Awards in Saline. She dedicated her energy toward rearing all different types of flowers and being a wonderful friend to all the people she met. Even when she moved to the Evangelical Home she continued to work in their greenhouses for many people to enjoy her work of art among her flowers. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Wayne, MI until 2007. Linnie will be remembered for her independent and positive spirit. Linnie leaves a legacy of faith, as a great cook, gardener, and many friends that all will cherish. The love, care and comfort that the caregivers and nurses provided for Linnie while living at the Evangelical Home will always be appreciated. Thanks so much. Survivors include by her children, Wanda (Douglas) Beard of Saline, Peggy (David) Getto of Northfield, MI, grandchildren Scott Macomber of Saline, Heather (Ken Huber) Macomber of Anchorage, AK, Cameron (Meredith Schindler) Getto of Ypsilanti, MI, and Christie (Josh) Young of Boston, MA, and six great-grandchildren. Other survivors include her sister Virginia White of Alabama. Linnie Mae was the oldest of nine children, she was always very close with her siblings and was a loving and conscientious aunt to all her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Willowdean Patton in 1935, Mildred Barnet in 1995, and Edna Killian in 2007 and her four brothers R.B. in 1982, Raymond in 1965, Jay Thomas in 1986, and James Patton in 1977, all of Alabama. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Saline with Rev. Jerry Patton, nephew of Linnie, and Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle officiating. Burial will take place at the Oakwood Cemetery in Saline following a luncheon at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Saline Music Department or to Saline Evangelical Home c/o Stacy Brown. Envelopes will be available at the church where friends may begin calling on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. The family of Linnie Mae Scott invites you to the luncheon in Christler Hall at the church immediately following the service. To sign Linnie’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.