Florence Scott

Sunrise July 10, 1920 - Sunset July 8, 2022

According to a delayed birth record, Mama was born in Olkmulgee, Oklahoma — according to Mama she was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma. Her parents were Daniel B. Rentie and Ida Bell Simmons.

Early years were delineated by hard physical labor assisting her family of farmers with field work. After her school years (high school class Valedictorian) and a brief marriage, she migrated to Los Angeles to work for Dr. William Polk Longmire, a renowned surgeon, who helped found the UCLA school of medicine. Dr. Longmire was from Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Mama once worked for his parents.

Mama eventually settled in Colton, California a city she dearly loved and refused to leave. Mama had many friends who will never forget her and she remained a humble, kind and beautiful soul all the days of her life.

Florence is survived by a sister, Bernice Mayfield

Three children — Judy Mabry, Irvin Sloan (Stella), Susan Marshall (Otha)

Three grandchildren — Jene Rhodes, Zenani Garcia (Gary), Leah Welborn

Two great grandchildren Hunter Skaggs, Miles Welborn-Skaggs

A host of nieces and nephews whose memory will live within her heart. She will speak their names to the great Creator.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mtviewsanbernardino.com for the Scott family.