Pamela Gay (Bates) Scott born July 24, 1945, San Diego, California and passed away October 3, 2018, Middleburg, Florida. She is reunited once again with her beloved husband, Barry Gene Scott, her parents John Henry Bates Jr. and Helen Joyace Bates (Sharp), best friends and in laws, Anne Marie Scott (Spellman) and Charles Metz Scott Jr., and other family members. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son Jonathan Edward McCormick, her brother and many sisters, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and wonderful, trusted neighbors and friends. Pam was a dedicated nurse for years in South and North Florida. She was a sweet, caring person who loved her family, friends and animals. She was a member of Fleming Island Hibernia Baptist Church. We are so thankful to the dedicated staff at Life Care Center of Orange Park, FL., and Community Hospice Palliative Care, Jacksonville, FL. Donations can be made in her name to your local Animal Shelter and Community Hospice Palliative Care Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd Orange Park, Florida 32073. Please leave words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.