Diane Helen Russell Scott

Diane Helen Russell Scott, passed away on September 22, 2024. Resident of Marrero, Louisiana for 81 years and recent resident of The Suites at Algiers Point, Algiers, Louisiana. Born March 2, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is survived by daughter, Constance Scott (Michael) Sandras; grandchildren, Leslie Jenkins Mason, Rochelle Jenkins, and Arianna Sandras; great-grandchildren, David Juarez, Chloe McCroskey, and Naomi McCroskey; sister, Janet “Penny” Russell (Kenneth) Kuehne; brother, Henry Charles (Jackie) Russell, Jr. and many beloved nieces and nephews. Diane was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, George Lamar Scott; daughter, Laura Scott (Henri) Jenkins; parents, Henry Charles Russell and Mildred Perrin Russell; and sister, Sharon Russell (Eugene) Fitzgerald. A special recognition to sister-in-law, Jean Scholl (Ted) Olsen.

She enjoyed reading, cooking, fishing in Grand Isle, and her daily martini. She will be deeply missed by many family members and friends and survived by many great memories.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00PM and will be followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 3:00PM in the chapel of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Diane’s name to the American Cancer Society.