Barbara Scott

Barbara Scott, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant.

Barbara was born April 25, 1944, in Rutland, Massachusetts, the daughter of Clarence and Eunice (Handy) Strong. On October 28, 1979, she was united inmarriage to James L. Scott in Kahoka, Missouri. They made their home in the Mount Pleasant community for over 50 years. Barbara was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and former member of the First Baptist Church.

Barbara is survived by seven children: Patrick (Julie) Reed of Marshfield, Missouri, Diana (Don) Upton of Mount Pleasant, Connie (Bobby) Parker of Nashville, Tennessee, Melissa Wagner of Waukee, Heather (George)Wagner Yates of Fulton, Missouri, James (Mandy) Scott Jr. of Mount Union, Robert (Catie) Scott of Mount Pleasant, 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Scott, her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the Grant Cemetery, rural Rome. Pastor Steve English will officiate. Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory. A memorial fund has been established for Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Barbara and her family.