The Excelsior Standard, Sept. 19, 2025

Shirley Ann Scott, 86, passed away Sept. 15, 2025, in Richmond.

Shirley was born May 24, 1939, to Lillian and Millard McClaren in the rural area of Sullivan County. She joined a brother, Phillip; and later came a little sister, Sunny, whom Shirley lovingly referred to as “Sunshine.”

Shirley was raised around the Milan and Purdin area. In 1957, she graduated from New Cambria High School. She then attended one year at Missouri State Teacher’s College in Kirksville before moving to Kansas City and working as a file clerk.

She was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day and attended the sister church to the one back home. The Kansas City Church of God Seventh Day was where she was introduced to the love of her life and future husband, Tommie Scott. Her friend and future sister-in-law, Shirley Harrelson, arranged the meeting. Shirley said it was love at first sight.

On Dec. 31, 1967, they were united in marriage. They made their home in Excelsior Springs. Tommie began a 30-year career at Ford Motor Co., and Shirley blessed him with four children.

She was a homemaker. Her hobbies included writing, cooking, playing games with her grandchildren, reading her Bible and sharing the gospel. She also loved the outdoors and nature.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Tommie K Scott; daughter, Laurel Ann; grandson, David High; granddaughter, Allyson Shroyer; and great-granddaughter, Amber High.

Survivors include three children, Tom (Kristina) Scott, Timothy (Effie) Scott and Lisa (Donald) Scott Moore. Other survivors include 15 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services were held Thursday, Sept. 18, in the care of Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Excelsior Springs.