Kathleen Ellyn Scott's Obituary
Kathleen Ellyn Scott, 71, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Imboden Creek Living Center.
Kathleen was born in Dalton City, IL on May 19, 1950, the daughter of Charles and Lois (Leigh) Underwood. After high school, she earned her associate’s degree in nursing and became an LPN. She later continued her training and became an RN. She worked at Imboden Creek Living Center. She married Edward Scott on November 25, 1970 in Decatur. Kathleen spent her free time caring for her cherished dogs, crocheting, reading mysteries, watching Murder She Wrote, and pestering her beloved husband.
Kathleen is survived by her husband; children Dustie (Scott) Cline of Decatur, Yuma (Leigh) Scott of Peoria, Shane Scott of Decatur, and Bronson Scott of Decatur; siblings Allen (Cheri) Underwood of Decatur and Joe Underwood of Decatur; grandchildren Devin (Charlene) Scott and Trinity Scott; great-grandchildren Bentley and Odin; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Janice Hill and Jenny Thompson.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Kathleen. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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