Obituaries
Remembering Nancy Faye Scott: A Legacy in Education and Community
Nancy Faye Scott, 88, of Collierville, Tennessee, died June 30, 2026, after an extended period of declining health. Ms. Scott was born July 27, 1937 in Baldwyn, Mississippi. She and her family moved to Pensacola, Florida in 1940, where she…
Key points
- Nancy Faye Scott, a long-time educator, passed away at 88 years old.
- She was a graduate of Pensacola High School and had a significant teaching career in the area.
- A graveside service will be held on July 8, 2026, at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola.
Nancy Faye Scott, 88, a former resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on June 30, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Born on July 27, 1937, in Baldwyn, Mississippi, Ms. Scott moved to Pensacola with her family in 1940. She graduated from Pensacola High School in 1956 and went on to earn her degree from Pensacola Junior College in 1958.
Ms. Scott furthered her education at Florida State University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Education, and later earned a Master’s degree from the University of West Florida. She dedicated 40 years to teaching in elementary and middle schools, contributing to the educational landscape in Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Richmond, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger Q. Scott and Lucy Sansom Scott, and her siblings. Ms. Scott is survived by her three stepchildren: Lisa Watts LaRue, Brad Watts, and Meridith Watts Wirtz, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and their children. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Barbara Richardson and Emma Yancey, who provided compassionate care during her final years.
A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Roger Q. Scott Scholarship Fund at the University of Mississippi or the Lou Scott Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Pensacola State College.
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Based on reporting originally published by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel (Pensacola). Read the original story.
