Ellen M. "Scotty" Bennett

January 29, 1935 - November 12, 2008 Ellen M. “Scotty” Bennett, died on November 12, 2008 at home, surrounded by her family.Scotty was born in 1935 in Huntington, West Virginia, the only daughter of Mercer C. and Charlene M. MacPherson. To continue reading Scotty’s Life Story, share a favorite memory, or sign the online guest book, please visit http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/42373/.

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  1. Dr. Bennett and family, Our heatfelt condolences to all of you. We feel blessed to have known Scotty and she will be missed by us and everyone she touched in her life. God bless you all.

  2. My deepest sympathy goes to your wonderful family. I worked with Scotty in the mayor’s office in the 1970s and early 1980s. She was the life of the office, lovely and charming to all, and full of wonderful and funny stories. I will miss her. I hope

  3. We will be forever grateful for Scotty’s hard work and heartfelt support of various Hudnut political campaigns. Her family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. I always loved being able to come to Scotty’s house during the holidays to see the house beautifully decorated in the season’s greetings. I loved staying up late and watching tv with her and we shared an immense love for any and all animals. She will be t

  5. Jim, David, Missy, Tom, and Jonathan We were sorry to read of Scotty’s passing. Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes go out to you. We fondly remember her as the hostess with the “mostest” at the many parties we attended in the Brendonwood home. W

  6. I always had admired Scotty’s independence and the way she carried herself. I’d like to believe that I get some of my independence from her. Ever since my family and I (my sister is Katie and my dad is Dave) moved to Massachusetts, I had to adjust from go

  7. I would do anything to have magical words that would ease the sorrow. How many people can one call determined and strong-willed along with gracious and charismatic? Scotty was such a presence in the lives around her that the void is huge. An extremely

  8. One of my favorite memories of my time with Scotty was when we went to the shorehouse two summers ago. We got a few days just to ourselves and enjoyed painting the house, cooking meals, and staying up late to share stories (hers were always better, of co

  9. Although because of distance l unfortunately didn’t know Aunt Scotty very well; it was a blessing to read about her from her grandchildren and friends. l know such a wonderful woman will be deeply missed, and l offer my condolences and prayers for God’s

  10. Dr. B, Missy & Bob,Dave, Tom, Jon I laughed out loud when I read about Scotty not putting up with any Shennanigans from Steph. Boy does that ring true from our childhood. Then the tears came As I remembered Scotty in the kitchen @ the house in Brendonw

  11. Missy and family – I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  12. There are 3 things about Scotty I will ALWAYS remember. First of all, I have to recognize her talent for storytelling! I just loved watching her tell a story. Her hands would be flying, and she was always so animated. Secondly, everyone knows what an

  13. What a beautiful and inspiring woman Scotty was! As a friend of Missy and Bob, I can see that the apple does not fall far from the tree. Scotty’s zest for life, her determination, passion and compassion are qualities I see in her daughter-my friend. I

  14. I have been blessed for the last 10 years to have spent 1-2 days a week with Scotty. She saw me through my divorce, my remarriage and the birth of my children. There are not enough words to describe our times together. Our conversations were a range of to

  15. Sandy, Reba, Holly and Heather send out our Condolence to Jon and his family during this time, you are all in our thoughts and prayers, your region 8 staff

  16. I spent many a day with Scotty working on the beach house in Mantaloking, nj. She was one of the few customers I had that was eager to help, in any way, and she did, painting, scraping,and just being a great helper to me. She was a really fun person to


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