Deleata Faye Scott departed this life on Friday, November 16, 2018, at the age of 75 years, 1 month, and 27 days. She was born in Hardeman County, Tennessee on September 20, 1943, the daughter of the late RL and Vernelle McBride Powers. On May 14, 1974, she was united in marriage to Garrett Scott, Jr., who preceded her in death on December 15, 2007.
Deleata grew up in Middleton, Tennessee and was formerly employed with Angelica Manufacturing. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Deleata is survived by her children, Charolette Hodge of Pocahontas, Tennessee, Felicia Scott of Savannah, Tennessee, Karen Cearley and Tommy Long, both of Bolivar, Tennessee; brothers, Johnny Powers of Middleton, Tennessee and Mark Powers of Kentucky; sister, Anita Powers of Middleton, Tennessee; grandchildren, Devin Scott, Zachary Scott, Angel Scott, Shayna Pugh, Josh Long, Cecilia Hodge, Chad, and Matthew; great grandchildren, Kinzie Scott, Dakota Scott, Emmanuel Burnette, Landon Burnette, SAria Long, JT Long, and Trey Davis; and a host of other grandchildren and great grandchildren.