Lena Jean Scott

February 20, 1943 - December 21, 2021

Lena Jean Scott, 78, passed away on December 21, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL. Lena was born to Andrew and Addie (Blythe) Smith on February 20, 1943 in Carbondale, IL. She married Leo Scott on July 3, 1963 in Carbondale, IL. Lena loved her high school years. She was a graduate of Attucks High School in Carbondale, IL, and she and Leo would enjoy going to the Spirit of Attucks Celebration every 4th of July weekend. Lena was baptized at an early age and attended New Zion Baptist Church in Carbondale, IL. Upon relocating to Decatur, Lena maintained membership with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church for many years until she transferred to Heartland Community Church. Lena worked for High Flyer, Cash ACME Valve, Guard Mark at Caterpillar, and the Macon County Health Department. She loved to go to Theater 7 and Decatur Underground productions and the Avon Theater in Decatur, IL. She also enjoyed traveling; especially going on cruises. Lena is survived by her husband, Leo Scott; son, Gary (Dana) Scott; daughter, Patricia Tarallo; Brother Andrew (Cheryl) Smith Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Pearson, Virginia Edwards and Hazel Johnson; brother-in-law, Benny Scott; grandchildren, Sparkle, Cordell, Rachel, Spencer and Gary Jr.; great grandchildren, Trimarion, Shimaria, Cordell Jr., Aria and Za’Nya,; little dog, Buddy and many extended family and friends. Lena is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Smith Sr. and Addie Smith; daughter, Johanna Scott; sister, Loretta Scott and great grandchild, Ja’Nariyah Scott. Services will be held on January 13, 2022 at Heartland Community Church at 2:00 PM. Memorials to Heartland Community Church. Condolences may be sent to Lena’s Family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com