Marjorie Roberta (Anderson) Scott

Marjorie Scott, 99, a retired teacher, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Chosen Valley Assisted Living in Chatfield.

Marjorie Roberta Anderson was born October 28, 1921, in Frankford TWP, rural Spring Valley, MN, to Elgar and Sadie (Loucks) Anderson.  She attended various rural schools.  Her family moved to Preston in 1937, and she graduated from Preston High School in 1939, and Preston Normal Training 1940.  She taught in rural schools for 7 years.  On February 7, 1947 she married Russell L. Scott in Preston.  They lived on the Scott farm in rural Chatfield.  She returned to teaching in 1954, and taught for 38 years, the last 28 years were as a 1st grade teacher at Chatfield Elementary School.  She received her Bachelor Degree in elementary education in 1962, and her Masters in 1970, from Winona State College.

Marjorie was a member of United Methodist Church in Chatfield, ADK, Elder Network, SEREAM, and the Order of Eastern Star.  She was a life member of Retired Education Association of MN, and Chatfield and Fillmore County Historical Societies.  She liked to garden, and dance, but most of all just helping others.

Marjorie is survived by her son; Stanley (Linda) of Rochester; 2 daughters, Mary (Larry) Grems of Spring Valley, Gail Lundquist of Maplewood; 4 granddaughters; 4 great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Russell; 1 brother; 2 sisters.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Chatfield Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Chatfield Methodist Church or donor’s choice.

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