Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Mrs. Betty Jean Fields Scott age 81 of Swainsboro. She passed peacefully at Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Funeral Services will be Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Tomlinson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Louis Pearce & Mr. Rand Syslo officiating.

Interment will follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Tomlinson Funeral Home on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 12:30 PM until the time of services.

Pallbearers are Freddie McVey, Randy Garnto, Kyle Boggs, Glenn Diebert, Clay Hall and Barry Coleman

Betty was born to Miles Jackson and Flora Mae Fields on December 23, 1941, in Swainsboro, GA. The youngest of six children, she was very close to her family and extended family. She and her husband Ennis resided on Wanda Lane for about 40 years where she made precious friends. Prior to coming to the nursing home, Betty lived at Summer Willow Assisted Living. Betty was a lifelong member of Hawhammock Baptist Church.

Betty was an accomplished seamstress and well known for her business, Betty's Better Mades, creating custom draperies for many in the area. Her hobbies included gardening and cooking. She was also known for her love of jokes. Betty loved her son Jeff Scott and enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors Include:

Her Son: Jeff Scott (Laurie) of Carnesville, GA.

Grandchildren: Rachel Boggs (Kyle), Jonah Scott, Haylee Scott, & Jacob Scott

Great-Grandchildren: Kylie Boggs, Emery Boggs, Ivy-Claire Boggs

Sister: Ladelle Canady

Extended family members

Condolences may be submitted online at www.tomlinsonfuneralhome.net

Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements for the services of Mrs. Betty Fields Scott of Swainsboro.