Mrs. Phyllis Marlene Perry Scott, 73

Mrs. Phyllis Marlene Perry Scott, 73, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018.

Marlene was born on April 14, 1944 to Bonny Callaway Perry and Doris Elaine Dodson in Willows California.

Marlene leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband Paul S. Scott of Shelby; two sons, Doug Allen Freeman of Ontario, California and Troy Dale Freeman of Montague, California; one step-daughter, Blossom Marie LaFaille of Simi, California; one brother, Nolan Perry of Rio Vista, California; first husband, Dan Freeman of Ontario, California; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Marlene moved to Shelby in 2005 when her husband retired from Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California. She had several fights with cancer in her life and finally lost the battle on March 23, 2018. Her family was living just north of Willow in a small community called Artois. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Marlow, Oklahoma until Marlene was about 6 years old. The family then moved to Merced, California the to Pittsburg, California. She graduated from Pacifica High School in Pittsburg, California and later attended beauty school and became a beautician working in Pittsburg for many years.

A memorial service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Shelby.

Arrangements were entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC.