Nelda Hayes Scott

Nelda Hayes Scott 98 of Ocala, Forida passed away on April 19, 2025, she was born in  Cullman County, Alabama on September 25, 1926.

Moved to Ocala when she was in grammar school, graduated from Ocala High School.

In her earlier years, Nell worked at Silver Springs and later she worked at Singer Sewing Center on Pine St. in Ocala.  In her later years, she worked in the men’s department at Belk Lindsey.

Nell loved the Lord with all her heart and spent most of her life serving others through her church and working to support the family.  She read her Bible daily and took everything to the Lord in prayer.  For many years she was a GA (Girls Auxiliary) Leader in the Baptist Church.

Nell knew very little about sports, but she supported Michael throughout his years playing baseball and football by getting him to practices and attending games. Her husband passed away at the age of 46 from heart problems and she never remarried.  Ralph was the love of her life.  Michael and Nell had a close relationship and she dearly loved his wife Beverly and all their children and grandchildren. 

Nell enjoyed gardening and raising flowers.  She was also a caregiver to many family members.

She is predeceased in death by her parents Alonzo and Lilla Hayes, husband Ralph C. Scott, sisters Zella, Lema, Virginia and brothers Mack, Talmadge.

Nell is survived by her son Michael, and his wife Beverly, grandchildren Melissa, Jason, Lisa, great grandchildren Leah, Caedance, Madison, Nya, Jacob, Alexander and nephew  Don and his children Denny and Tasha.

Family and friends are invited to on Friday, April 25, 2025 to a visitation from 10:30 am-11:30 am at Hiers-Baxley Funeral services and a graveside service at 12:00 pm at Highland Memorial Park.