Edith Irene Scott, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:48 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Via Christi Village.
She was born Nov. 29, 1946, in Columbus, Kansas, the daughter of William Lloyd and Edith “Pauline” (Clugston) Murray. She attended school in Cherokee and graduated from Southeast High School.
On May 18, 1968, she was united in marriage to William “Bill” J. Scott, Jr. in the First Christian Church of Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 2009.
Edith worked most recently at the Pittsburg State University Health Center before she retired. Previously she had worked at Westco Home Furnishing, Mackie Clemmons Coal Company, and PSU Technology Center.
As a homemaker, Edith took immense pride in grooming her yard and her immaculately clean home. The only thing that came before her yard and house was her children and grandchildren. When Mike and Jeff were young, you could always find Bill and Edith at their sporting events. After Bill’s passing, Edith continued to attend her grandchildren’s events. She and Bill enjoyed fishing, taking trips with friends, dancing and traveling all over to the Fire Chief’s conferences. She and Bill enjoyed socializing within the community.
Membership was held in the PittNaz Church.
Survivors include two sons, Jeff Scott (Andrea) of Pittsburg and Mike Scott (Sarah) of Protem, Missouri; five grandchildren, Carson Scott (Mackenzie) and their children, Huck, Sutton and Savvy; Hannah Gonzales (Jonathan), Emma Scott (Brody Jones), Mirah Scott, and Jace Scott; two brothers, John Murray (Bea) of New Jersey and Steve Bacon (Janet) of Pittsburg; two sisters, Carolyn Stieger(Val) Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Frances Pyle (Jim) of Pittsburg; a sister-in-law, Jean Murray of Austin, Texas; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Murray, mother, Pauline Bacon and stepfather, Marvin Bacon and a brother, James Murray. She was also preceded by Jim Sparks, a special companion.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Brenner Mortuary. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Adam Parrish officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Brenner Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to PittNaz Building Fund. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, l14 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences can be left at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary.
