Betty Scott

Betty L. Scott, age 82, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 3:00 pm Friday, July 25, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church. Pastor Eric Carlson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Grand View Burial Park.

Visitation celebrating Betty's life will be held 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday July 30, 2025, at the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Betty was born on June 6, 1943, in Farber, MO the daughter of James and Dorothy (Brown) Lieurance.

She was united in marriage to Herman Scott on June 23, 1963, in St. John's Lutheran Church in Hannibal MO.

Survivors include her husband, Herman Scott of the home, daughter, Susan Wathen (Bob) of Hannibal, MO, son, Brian Scott (Toi) of Murfreesboro, TN, two brothers, Rex Lieurance (Nancy) of Tampa, FL and Kevin Lieurance (Marina) of Blue Springs, MO and sister, Joyce Hitt of Blue Springs, MO. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Christina Merrell and Stephanie Himmel (Brandon), two grandsons, Keegan Scott and Kellan Scott along with six great-grandchildren, Oliver, Xander, Norah, Lizzie, Arie and Hudson and several nieces and nephews.

IN addition to her parents, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lieurance and granddaughter, Hannah Wathen.

Betty graduated from Hannibal High School in the class of 1961.

In her younger years, Betty worked for International Shoe Company in the office and as her family started to grow, she became a full-time loving wife and mother.

Betty, a cherished member of the Oakwood Women’s Club, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and a life richly lived. Known for her gracious hospitality and irresistible baked treats-especially her signature chocolate scottie dog cookies, peanut butter cookies and her M&M cookies decorated with the M&M's of the season made every gathering feel like a celebration.

She delighted in shopping trips and escapes to Branson with her husband and family, where her joyful spirit was always on display. Her love for gardening was evident in her flower beds, bursting with color and care. A devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Betty knew more than just scores-she followed the stats, the stories, and the heart behind the team.

But above all, Betty treasured time around the table with family, where stories flowed, cookies disappeared, and love was abundant.

Her presence was a gift, her memory a comfort, and her legacy a reminder to savor life’s simplest pleasures.

Betty was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in care of Smith Funeral Home & Chapel.

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Betty's memorial page at www.smithfuneralhomeandchapel.com