Ruth M. Scott

Ruth Maxwell Scott \nRuth Maxwell Scott passed away on November 1, 2011 at the age of 92 following a five year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Originally from Richmond, Ohio she and her deceased husband, Wilbur moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1947 following WW II and eventually settled in District Heights, Maryland. Ruth was a beloved teacher for the Prince George’s County Public Schools for over 35 years teaching grades 2-6 at Forestville Elementary School from 1947 to 1962 and as a Reading Specialist at Bradbury Heights, John Edgar Howard, and Shady Side Elementary schools from 1963 to 1982.\nShe is survived by her three children, Patricia Lynn Scott of San Diego, CA, Margaret (Peggy) Lee Szyperski of Orange Park, FL and Tommy Scott of Waldorf, MD, two granddaughters, Krystal Lee and Stacey Lynn Szyperski and a great-grandson, Nathan Szyperski all from Orange Park, FL. Friends may call at Lee Funeral Home, 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton MD on Saturday November, 2011 from 1-3pm with services at 3pm. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruth M. Scott please visit our Sympathy Store.