Mary Denise Smith Scott, 60, of Marshfield, formerly of Lebanon, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Columbia.
She was born Dec. 19, 1961, in Columbia, Mo. to John and Gladys Rogers Smith.
On June 2, 2005, she was united in marriage to Herbert Scott, and they shared the last 17 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant brother, David Smith.
Denise was raised in the Lebanon area and graduated from Lebanon High School. She was a devoted homemaker to her family through the years, and also worked at Wehner’s Bakery for over 20 years. She then made her home in the Marshfield area for the last 20 years. She had a green thumb and loved to grow flowers and plants. She loved her horses and was obsessed with her grandchildren.
Denise was a born again Christian, had been baptized and followed the Baptist faith. She loved helping her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband Herbert of the home in Marshfield; a daughter, Angell Young of Strafford; two sons, Adam Young and his wife Jenny, and Barry Young and his wife Amber, all of Lebanon; a stepdaughter, Jessica Scott of Des Moines, Iowa; a stepson, Jeff Scott of Strafford; two brothers, John Smith Jr. and Dan Smith; a sister, Betty Minor; several nieces and nephews; her dog, “Rocky,’’ as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Mary Denise Scott was held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to Shriners Hospital and donations may be made through the funeral home. For more information or to visit the website go to www.holmanhowe.com.
