Blanche Leona Scott

1915–2007 (age 92)

Biography

Blanche Leona Scott, born in 1915, brought warmth and resilience to every relationship she nurtured, from close family to lifelong friends; she welcomed new generations into her circle with patience and a generous ear. Her reflections on a life well-lived were filled with gratitude for the simple joys that sustained her through the years.

Today her memory is honored at Arlington National Cemetery, a place where visitors recall her gentle spirit and the quiet ways she lifted others.

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