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Margaret Ann Collins Scott

It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Margaret Ann Collins Scott, age 84, of Fayetteville, TN. Margaret was born on December 4, 1935 to the late Mary Jane and Joe Leonard Self, Sr. in Limestone County, AL. She passed away on May 19, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was a long time member of the Park City Baptist Church, she was a faithful servant to the Lord and her church. She was known for her chocolate pies and her love of cooking.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Jack Scott; daughters, Barbara (Troy) Stephens of Fayetteville, TN, Teresa (Roger) Cothren of Ardmore, TN, and Sherry (Gary) Moyers of Fayetteville, TN; grandchildren, Staci Corder, Amie (Matt) O’Neal, Mandy Hoffman, Michael (Brea) Cothren, Alie (Thumper) Pigg, and Steven (Brittany) Moyers; great grandchildren, Anna Beth O’Neal, Will O’Neal, Regan Corder, Riley Corder, Joey Patrick, Jessie Patrick, Laken Cothren, Bailey Cothren, Rylan Cothren, Jessa Pigg, Nolan Pigg, and Killian Moyers; brother, Joe (Minnie) Self of Ardmore, TN; step children, Terri (Gary) Tipps, Tim (Nicole) Scott, and Traci (Jeff) Owens, all of Fayetteville; and caregiver, Janice Smith.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her first husband, Jessie Louis Collins; great grandchild, Tristan Moyers; and sister, Jean Mullins.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no public gathering at this time. A private family service will be held at Malone Cemetery, with Bro. Don Russell officiating. The family invites you to share memories at higginsfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park City Baptist Church, 2809 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334, Alzheimers Association, 478 Craighead Street #200, Nashville, TN 37204, or Lincoln County Hospice, 2250 Thornton Taylor Parkway, Suite B, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Margaret Ann Scott.

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37 Comments To "Margaret Ann Collins Scott"

#1 Comment By Melissa McCool On May 19, 2020 @ 12:05 pm

Mr.Scott, Tim and Family
I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With love Melissa and Kerry

#2 Comment By Dot Tully On May 19, 2020 @ 12:15 pm

Margaret will definitely be missed!! She was a true servant of God. May God wrap his Loving Arms around all the family & pull them up so close they’ll feel his presence daily. Love to you’ll. I’m so sorry ❤️

#3 Comment By Barbara Collins On May 19, 2020 @ 12:21 pm

So sorry for your loss. I never saw her without a smile on her face and a kind word.
Praying for your family .

#4 Comment By Bryan Kennedy On May 19, 2020 @ 12:39 pm

Considered Margaret & Jessie good friends although we did not see each other often & attended school with both Great people

#5 Comment By Charlie Dionne On May 19, 2020 @ 12:42 pm

We are sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Chaplain Charlie,
Lincoln Home Health and Hospice

#6 Comment By Bryan Kennedy On May 19, 2020 @ 12:43 pm

I attended elementary school with both Margaret & Jessie & considered them as close friends.

#7 Comment By Sue Howell On May 19, 2020 @ 12:43 pm

My condolences and prayers to all of her family. She was a very sweet lady and always smiling. May God comfort you all in the coming days.

#8 Comment By Celestia Wiseman On May 19, 2020 @ 12:53 pm

Sherry and family. May God bless you and the family during this time

#9 Comment By Tammy Hall Allen On May 19, 2020 @ 1:09 pm

Margaret was a wonderful, kind person and she loved the Lord. I adored Margaret very much. My thoughts & prayers to the family.

#10 Comment By Vickie Arnold Shelton On May 19, 2020 @ 1:14 pm

To the family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It is a pain and a loss that is very hard to endure. I know you are a close family so hold on to each other for strength and comfort.

#11 Comment By Diane Knowles On May 19, 2020 @ 2:02 pm

Sherry and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all and comfort you during this difficult time.
Love,
Diane Knowles

#12 Comment By Jinson Knott On May 19, 2020 @ 2:20 pm

Sherry , I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. May God comfort n keep you at this time of sorrow. Love Jinson

#13 Comment By Jimmy And Janice Towry On May 19, 2020 @ 2:26 pm

So sorry to learn of Mrs. Margaret’s passing.
She was a sweet and caring person with a beautiful smile.
Our sympathy to Jack and all the family in this time of loss.

#14 Comment By Belinda Mullins Adams On May 19, 2020 @ 3:18 pm

She was my second mother, my lifelong friend and though my heart is broken, no one can take away the wonderful memories our families have had. Till we meet again sweet lady. I love you.

#15 Comment By Sherry Green On May 19, 2020 @ 3:38 pm

Sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Love,
Danny and Sherry Green

#16 Comment By Peggy Towry On May 19, 2020 @ 3:40 pm

So sorry. I thought a lot of Margaret and of your dad.

#17 Comment By Bill and Carolyn Tandy On May 19, 2020 @ 5:12 pm

So very sorry for your loss Barbara and Ami. May God hold you in his arms and give you peace.

#18 Comment By Pam Bennett On May 19, 2020 @ 5:18 pm

I loved Mrs Margaret. She was born the same year my Mom was and was there when mine died. We shared the love of cooking and she shared her recipes with me, even the chocolate pie. She had a way of making everyone feel loved and her smile just warmed your soul. The whole family is very special to me and she will be greatly missed !!

#19 Comment By Sherry Gordon On May 19, 2020 @ 6:21 pm

To all of Nana’s family, what a wonderful Christian woman Nana was. Her race is over. She is indeed in her Saviors arms. She was truly blessed with a family that loved her until the very end. I love you all. My prayers for all.

#20 Comment By Judy Stafford On May 19, 2020 @ 6:27 pm

I’m so sorry to hear about my sweet friend Margaret. She was one of my Favorite clients at our Beauty salon always smiling and sweet. The last time I got to see her was at the nail salon she still had that sweet smile touched her hair said my hair I knew then she remembered me. It made my day I loved this lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! With Love,Judy Stafford

#21 Comment By Dr. Jerry McKinney On May 19, 2020 @ 6:42 pm

Mrs. Margaret never came to the office without bringing a chocolate pie, or two, and more than once, a fried chicken! They were always delivered with the sweetest smile and a hug. What a true blessing she was to me and my family….we will always love you!

#22 Comment By Leslie On May 19, 2020 @ 7:12 pm

Mrs. Scott was such a special lady and I enjoyed getting to know her. It saddens me to know she is no longer with us, but I know she is in her Heavenly home having a wonderful time. Prayers for all for the loss of your mother/grandmother.

#23 Comment By Joe and Nancy Neece On May 19, 2020 @ 7:15 pm

So very sorry for your loss. She also had a smile on her face. Praying for the family.

#24 Comment By Terry and Jerry McGehee On May 19, 2020 @ 7:17 pm

We are so sorry to learn of your loss and hold all your families in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Jerry McGehee

#25 Comment By Paulette Thompson On May 19, 2020 @ 8:23 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing your mother is like losing your best friend in the world.

#26 Comment By Jimmy & Faye Ellis On May 19, 2020 @ 9:32 pm

Barbara, Sherry & family, So sorry for the loss of your mom, she was a sweet beautiful lady & will surely be missed.
You are in our thoughts & prayers

#27 Comment By Pat Long On May 19, 2020 @ 10:32 pm

We went to Elkton school together a few years. Then we shared a pew at church for thirty years. I learned that the world be a better place to live if there were more Margaret Scott’s.

#28 Comment By Rev . Tommy Howell On May 20, 2020 @ 5:29 am

Just knowing Mrs Margaret was a joy in my life. Her walk with GOD was a true I
Joy to see. My prayers are with the family

#29 Comment By Ken Pamplin On May 20, 2020 @ 5:56 am

So sorry to the family for your loss. Staci, Regan & Riley, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken & Jacki Pamplin

#30 Comment By Debbie Yorba On May 20, 2020 @ 6:13 am

Sherry, Barbara, Teresa and family, I am so very sorry for your loss, your mother was such a sweet person with a big beautiful smile. Praying for all of you during this time

#31 Comment By Gail Randolph On May 20, 2020 @ 9:46 am

JD and I are so sorry for your loss. We know the pain you are going through but rest assured Margaret is no longer lost or hurting. She is in the best possible place, next to our Lord.

#32 Comment By Dennis and Marie Caldwell On May 20, 2020 @ 10:19 am

Sherry so sorry to hear of your mother passing. Prayers for you and your family during this sad time.

#33 Comment By Brenda Pierce On May 20, 2020 @ 3:37 pm

I loved Mrs. Margaret. She was a special lady. She will be missed. Her family is in my prayers. God bless you all.

#34 Comment By Janice Moore Gregory On May 21, 2020 @ 7:37 am

Sherry: Sorry for the loss of your mother. God bless, Janice (Moore) and Brent Gregory

#35 Comment By Lori (Renegar) Burton On May 21, 2020 @ 11:37 pm

Sherry, Teresa and Barbara and family, was so sad to hear of Mrs, Margaret’s passing. She was a wonderful person and a good neighbor . Hold on to your memories! God bless you all!

#36 Comment By Martha Howell On May 22, 2020 @ 6:21 am

So very sorry for your loss.

#37 Comment By Mickey and Diane Buford On May 23, 2020 @ 11:19 am

Margaret was a true servant of our LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. The love of God came forth in every beautiful smile on her face. We loved her dearly and our prayers are with her beautiful family she left behind . I can only imagine what a wonderful homecoming she had.