Alberta Mae Scott

Alberta M. (Taylor) Scott went Home to be with her Lord on October 25, 2018. Alberta was born in Clintonville, NY July 6, 1923 to Wayne F. and Alice B. (Elliott) Taylor. The family moved to Ticonderoga when she was three years old and Ticonderoga was her home most of her life. Alberta and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Florida, and Webster became their permanent residence in 2012. Alberta attended Ticonderoga schools and graduated high school in 1941. She won an award for excellence in business subjects. She took courses at Plattsburgh State and Cornell University while employed by Cooperative Extension, Westport, NY. In 1956 Alberta married Floyd (Scotty) Scott and moved to Miami, FL where her husband was employed as an electrician with IBEW Local 349. Prior to her marriage she worked in the Supply Office of International Paper Co. for 13 years. Alberta and her husband moved back to Ticonderoga in 1968. Alberta volunteered in various positions, Chairman of SSI for Essex County, Chairman of Service to Military Families for the American Red Cross, Moses Ludington Hospital Auxiliary, Essex County and Town of Ticonderoga Democrat Committeeman. She served as Ticonderoga Village Treasurer and Democrat Election Inspector. Alberta was employed by Westport's Cooperative Extension, Ticonderoga Central School Business Office and Moses Ludington Hospital Switchboard and Admissions office for years. She retired from there in 1989. Alberta was very civic minded and interested in the beautification of Ticonderoga and politics of the town. She took much pride in her home and her town. She attended First Baptist Church Ticonderoga for many years and at the time of her death was a member of The First Baptist Church of Webster. She loved her Lord and His Word, The Bible. Alberta had a great loving relationship with her parents and brothers, James and Malcolm Taylor who predeceased her. Her family and grandchildren were the love of her life. She spent many hours with her 7 grandchildren and loved caring for them. She spent time teaching them The Bible, values of life, teaching them to drive cars, helping with school work, and attending school functions. Sports games the grandchildren participated in, Alberta was present. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, we all loved her very much. She always had a lovely smile and loved life and people. She will be missed very much. She enjoyed the past 6 years living in Webster and spending time daily with her daughter and caregiver, Judy. Alberta was predeceased by her loving husband, Floyd Scott and her parents Wayne and Alice Taylor; brothers James and Malcolm Taylor; granddaughter Ava Alice Perkins (infant) and beloved grandson, Scott Wolff. Over the loss of her grandchildren she was broken hearted; but she knew they were in Heaven and was assured by the Bible "we will all be together again". Alberta is survived by her 2 daughters; Judy Scott of Webster, FL; Barbara (Randy) Perkins of Ticonderoga, NY; grand-daughter; Amber (Danny) Perkins; grandsons: Adam (Heather) Wolff, Dustin (Kaylin) Scott, Devin (Aimee) Scott, Jesse (Julia) Perkins and Jack Perkins; great-grandchildren: Haley Ann Wolff and Leah Alice Wolff. Alberta is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation and Graveside ServiceA time of visitation will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00 at Purcell Chapel, then procession will depart for a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, Florida.

Alberta Mae Scott

July 6, 1923 - October 25, 2018