Alberta Scott

The sun rose on Alberta Scott August 9th, 1932, born to her parents, Eloise and Rufus Blagman, whom have both passed. Alberta Scott was known to her family and friends as “Birdie.” She was one of 13 children in that large family. Of the 13, eleven of them preceded her in death. She has one surviving sibling, Albert Blagman of Baltimore, Maryland. “Birdie” graduated from Chester High School in 1950. She married Leroy Scott in 1953 and they were married 30 years before Leroy’s death in 1983.” Birdie” and “Scottie”, (as Leroy was affectionately known) had three daughters from this beloved union. In order of birth; Enid Whitaker of Chester, Pennsylvania, Beth Ann Walker of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Lisa Hayes of Milton, Delaware. With them comes her three son-in-laws, Ulysses Whitaker, Glen Walker and Ruther Hayes. Also from her three girls, “Birdie”had 15 grandchildren, one deceased named Lavender Hayes. Her grandchildren by order of age are Ash-Shakir Whitaker, Jamil Whitaker, Latif Whitaker, Louis Scott, Elijah Whitaker, Joey Guy, Wali Whitaker, Khadijah Whitaker, Amira Whitaker, A’Ishah Whitaker, Leroy Whitaker, Charles Dossett, Landon Hayes, Legacy Hayes along with 15 great-grandchildren. She has several nieces and nephews whom includes a god-daughter, Charlotte Reed an a host of cousins. “Birdie” worked in the Chester Hospital Operating Room for several years where she retired. In later years, she was a lunch aid in the Chester Upland School District and in more recent years worked at the Hallmark Card Shop in Wilmington, Delaware. “Birdie” was a long-standing member of Temple Baptist Church in Chester, Pennsylvania. Not only was “Birdie” dedicated to her church, she was also a very dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin as well as a loyal friend. On April 11th, 2020, around 2:08 pm, sorrowfully, the sun set on Alberta Scott. Everyone who knew “Birdie” always said she was a sweet and kind woman. “Birdie” was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She will forever be missed. We will keep her in our hearts and minds throughout the passing of time. Fly away “Birdie” for you are finally free!

Alberta Scott

August 9, 1932 - April 11, 2020