Jackie Darlene Scott

Jackie Darlene (Shoemake) Scott passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Tulsa surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 86. She was born on July 30, 1938 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Lon Shoemake and Rucella Ford, but she considered Hansel Hall to be her father because he raised her. She graduated from Muskogee Central High School in 1956. She worked from the time she was 12 at Purity Drug, at Woolsworth, Warner Bank, and later for the City of Muskogee. She worked in the Muskogee County Assessor’s office for over twenty years and served as the Muskogee County Assessor from 1987 until her retirement in 1997. She attended numerous classes at OSU associated with her position as County Assessor. She was a stickler for detail and honesty. Jackie was proud of her Cherokee heritage and took advantage of the Cherokee health system. Jackie was an avid reader of a variety of novels including authors John Grisham, John Sandford, and David Baldacci. She loved to play Racehorse Canasta with family and friends and was very competitive. She was the best cook. Everything she made was from scratch. Family favorites were chicken and noodles, carrot cake, lemon blossoms, and cookies of all kinds. She and Toby hosted many fish fries at their home with as many as 100 guests. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Toby Scott, of 65 years; her son, Martin Todd Scott; sister, Carolyn Durrossett; brother-in-law Bob Scott; sister-in-law, Sue Etta Hughes; nephews, Mike Scott and Dennis Rowland; niece, Kim Rowland; and great nephews, Lance Rowland and D. J. Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, Leatha Scott and four grandchildren, Whitney Lawrence (Zach), Chad Scott, Lacey Trammell, and Andrea Fabian (Bryan); 10 great-grandchildren, Lane and Jax Lawrence, Chloe, Liam, and Annalise Scott, Toby Len Young, Brylen and Mazie Fabian, and Lincoln and Wyatt Orr. She is also survived by her brother, Johnnie Hall; sister, Susie Stuff; sister-in-law, Berlyne Scott; and many nieces and nephews. Jackie was a member of Southeast Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Susan G. Komen in lieu of flowers. A memorial service celebrating Jackie’s life will be at 11:00, Friday, October 4, 2024 at Southeast Baptist Church with Dr. Daniel Milligan officiating.

Jackie Darlene Scott

July 30, 1938 - September 20, 2024