Carla Denise Scott, age 58, of Quincy, transitioned on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 9:50 am in Blessing Hospital.
Carla was born January 27, 1963 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Gordon Sayles and Roberta Scott.
She graduated from Quincy High School in 1981 and attended John Wood Community College. Carla worked at Good Samaritan Home for over 20 years and at Blessing Hospital for several years before her illness.
Carla was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Carla was dedicated to her family. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and they called her grandma, gram-gram and ga-ga. She was always welcoming and loved all the kids in her neighborhood. Carla will be deeply missed and was beloved by many.
Carla is survived by her daughter, Rasha (Courtney) Thomas of Merrillville, IN; three grandchildren, Shanaya, Quentin, and Chase Thomas; five brothers, Terry (Lucretia) Scott, Dennis Scott, Sr., Steve Scott, and Timothy Scott, Sr., all of Quincy, and Travis Moore of Iowa; three sisters, Sandra Bassett of Quincy, Faith Pinnix of St. Louis, MO, Jamie Bess of Kansas City, MO; an aunt, Joyce Sayles of Quincy; a great-aunt, Ruth Crider of Quincy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carla was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Tayna Kyer; and two close friends, Sandra Jones and Judy Green.
Services: 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Orville Jones, Jr. officiating. Please wear a mask if you plan to attend the service.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
Carla Johnson wrote on Mar 6, 2021:
"Carla. We have so many memories together....one of my favorite memories is when we sang in the Pilgrim Baptist choir. Our trip Tupelo, MS Mrs. Hawkins wouldn't allow Sonya, Chelle, you or me share a hotel room so they split us up but we all still snuck out our rooms and ran around the hotel kickin it....
I'll never forget you sis. I love you.
"
Debra bailey wrote on Mar 5, 2021:
"To the family! I?m so sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers for comfort and piece. Carla was so funny and sweet, she will be miss."
Michelle pleasant wrote on Mar 5, 2021:
"I would like to send out my condolences to the Scott family. Carla was my sister as well from day one. She was a very comforting sister and a TT. I don't know what I'm going to do without you but I hope God gives me the strength to keep going. Fly high sissy. Until we meet again."
Tay wrote on Mar 4, 2021:
"Rasha I didn?t meet you but every time I saw your mom she?d talk about you and how I taught her a dance LOL ?but I don?t remember ? I bet she is dancing now stay strong love you all "
Cheryl Aston wrote on Mar 3, 2021:
"To all the Scott family and Carla?s dearest friends, God hold you close. I haven?t seen Carla since high school, but her smile was contagious. She had people laughing around her all the time. I wish for you all many sweet memories. "