Mrs. Mary Lois Thomas Scott, age 76, of Toccoa, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home.

Her journey began on December 1, 1943 in Franklin County, GA.  She later moved to Toccoa, GA and attended Toccoa High School.  Lois met the love of her life, Leon Scott in 1961 and married him in 1962.  They settled down in Toccoa and started their family in 1970.  Lois worked at Coats & Clark for 5 years and due to health reasons, she became a homemaker.  Lois was an exceptional wife and mother.  She cared deeply for her family and neighbors.  No matter how sick she was, she was always determined.  When anyone else would have broken, Lois stayed strong.  Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly looks like.  Lois always had a spotless house and dinner on the table by 5pm.  She took pride in her role as wife and mother.  Lois loved her family, coke, flowers, gardening, animals, and NASCAR.  Her all-time favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt.  Lois and Leon enjoyed many races over the years.  Lois never weighed much but she was feisty.  She had many sayings but her favorite was "I need a coke".  Lois will be remembered as a selfless altruistic wife and mother.  She always sacrificed her needs for the good of her family.  She was tiny but had the strength of a lion, never complained and always looked to a better future.  She loved and lived every moment she was given, always grateful until God called her home.

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Lois was a member of Zebulon Baptist Church and the Ruth Sunday School Class.

Family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandi and Jay Krous; granddaughter, Glenna Nix; grandson, Garrett Krous; and a great-grandson,  DaKai Tristan Nix; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Leon Scott; two daughters, Paula Mardelle Scott and Melissa Lee Scott; her parents, Boyd and Maudie Lou Irvin Thomas; two sisters, Annie Bell Pate Williams and Sara Frances Garland; her brother, Boyd Thomas, Jr.; and two of her favorite fur babies, Missy and Britta Scott.

Due to the conditions concerning the health and well-being of our community, the immediate family and close friends will be receiving friends.  There will not be a public visitation or service at this time.

The family will have a graveside service at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, with the Rev. Jay Mosser and the Rev. Austin Ivester officiating.

Burial will follow.

Ron Barker, Jimmy Whitmire, Oscar Barrett, Danny Barrett, DeShawn Gardner, and James Daniel Scott will serve as pallbearers.  Corey Bennett and Bryan Bennett will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Please remember to keep the Scott family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.