Joy Lee Scott, age 83, a resident of Rt. 92 Belington, WV departed this life on Friday April 15, 2011 in Ruby Memorial Hospital she had been in declining health for a number of years. She was born June 29, 1927 in Montrose, WV a daughter of the late of Melville and Lena (Murphy) Upton. She was twice married first to Leslie Guy Harsh and Paul "Sam" Scott both who have preceded her in death. Surviving is:
One daughter: Pauletta Scott of Belington
Six sons: Roger Harsh and wife Rebecca of Fairmont
Paul Scott of Maryland
Daniel Scott and wife Vickie of Philippi
James Scott and wife Deborah of North Carolina
Thomas Scott and wife Luann of California
Robert Scott and wife Jennifer of South Carolina
Several foster children
Four sisters: Goldie Parks
Josephine Bucklew both of Philippi
Gladys Harsh
Edna Thorne both of Fairmont
Two brothers: Woodrow Upton of Philippi
William Upton and wife Karen of Fairmont
Several grandchildren, great grandchildren
Uncle: Clifford Murphy of Charleston
Special niece: Lena "Kitty" Pearce of Parsons, and other several nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by her loving grandparents, Rev. David Upton, Lee and Thursey Murphy, one special nephew Todd Upton.
Mrs. Scott retired from the West Virginia Department of Welfare as a social worker. She was a graduate of East Fairmont High School and Glenville State College.
Mrs. Scott was a member of the Shiloh Church of the Brethern.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday April 18, from 5-8 pm and on Tuesday April 19, from 8-10 am the service hour with Rev. Larry Poling officiating. Interment will follow in the Silent Grove Cemetery.
Tuesday April 19, 2011, 10 am at Wright Funeral Home
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Paul, my brother-in-Christ, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you must feel the loss deeply. Please know that you have “family” that love you and are holding you up to our Heavenly Father for comfort of heart and encouragement of your spirit. I pray God's tender mercies be with you and the rest of your family during this time in your lives. Be joyous for she is no longer in pain and now dances with angels. In Christ's Love-Darlene Yorkshire
gone to a better place
So sorry for you loss. You are all in my toughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Joy's passing. May God give you peace and comfort. You have our sympathy.
she will be deeply missed I am so sorry to here of joy's passing. I though the world of her. she was a very special lady.
Prayers going out to the family……
I opened up the ob's and there was very sad new for me to read. Joy was a true friend to me when we worked at HeadStart and I loved her so much. You have my deepest sympathy and regards. Yes I would have been there if I still lived in WV but I now am in florida. Please know the family is and will be in our prayers/ Love to all Betty
All my sympathies and prayers to Uncle Bill, Zunt Karen, and cousin Annette along with the whole family during this sad time. I love you
I have known Joy and her family for a long time. She was a hard worker. She loved her family, and we know that you will miss her so very much. May your many wonderful memories of her help you through this very difficult time. We send our love. Aretha and Tom Kees