josephine  scott

Josephine Alesa Scott went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 8, 2024, joining her beloved husband, Donald Lee Scott.

She was born in Power, West Virginia on May 19, 1934, to Lester Merl and Laura Rose (Noller) Beagle, Josie spent her life in dedication to her family, faith, and community.

Josie married her soul mate, Don on July 14, 1952, at Sampson Air Force Base in New York, before his deployment during the Korean War.

She was a Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church member for over fifty years and loved singing as part of the choir, serving as a Sunday School teacher, and taking part in the Pairs and Spares class.

For over twenty years, Josie was a welcoming face at the Weirton Wal-Mart as a greeter, cashier, and associate. She loved seeing the faces of her community, greeting them with a smile.

She even took part in the store’s holiday celebrations as the Easter Bunny for numerous years.

Josie used her artistic talents to create drawings of her children and to compose poems. Much of her writing was published through her church and in the local newspaper. In 1986, she shared her writing in the Weirton Daily Times in remembrance of the souls lost in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster called, “To Win, You Must Try.”

In addition to her parents, Josie was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Donald Lee Scott who sadly passed away on November 7, 2000, and her sister, Mabel Rose (Beagle) Carey in 2021.

Josie is survived by her five children, Rose-Ann (Tom) Grossi of Weirton, Donald Lance (Terry) Scott of Weirton, Lauralee Irene (William) Webster of Irwin, PA., Paul Clayton Scott of Weirton, and Alesa Marie (John) Martin of Charleston, WV., as well as nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, her sister Shirley Mushet of Wellsburg, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit Josie’s family on Friday, July 12, from 11 am until 1 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where her funeral service will be celebrated at 1pm.

Private family interment will immediately follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Rev. William C. Stout will officiate.

Share online condolences at www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. I met Josie when I was probably 3-4 years old eating lunch at the old Walmart with my mom. I overheard her on her lunch break saying she wished she ordered fries so I turned to the booth behind me and gave her some of mine. From then on every time I saw her she would give me the biggest hug and we would laugh about how we met. She would always tell me about her grandchildren that she adored. She was such a kind & sweet lady!!
    Prayers to her family 🙏🏼

  2. Candle Selection 2We met at Memorial Baptist Church and became good friends. She was a devout Christian, wife and mother. She was a special person to all she met.

  3. I met Josie in 2018 when I when I began seeing her son, Lance. She was at Wyngate. We immediately became friends, and I visited her quite often. She always wanted to adopt me. I told her she already had. I took her to Oglebay often. She loved it, and I have great memories from there, and a couple scary ones. We spent many hours eating out. Her favorite place was Sweet Temptations. This sweet loving woman put so much love in my life and taught me patience. I will miss my angel so much, but she is now at peace. 🙏❤️

  4. My deepest sympathy to her family. We grew up as neighbors and she was the sweetest, kindest woman. She always had a smile for everyone. May she rest in the arms of Jesus

  5. Candle Selection 2My sympathies to all of the Scott family. Josie and Don treated me like a son for many years, when i was growing up. Josie was one of the nicest people on God,s green Earth. She would go above and beyond for anyone in need. I was sorry to hear of her the hard times she endured during these past few years. She definately deserved better.
    Much love to the WHOLE family in this difficult time. You all treated me like family back then, and even recently. Every time i would see any of you, i was greeted by hugs or handshakes, and for that,, i thank you.
    Rest in Peace, Josephine.

  6. Rose-Ann and family: We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

  7. Candle Selection 5Josie was always so loving & caring to our entire family. Ya’ll were wonderful neighbors & we have some really great memories! So glad she & Mr Scott are together again. So many of our neighbors are together now. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Prayers for comfort and strength at this very difficult time.


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