Carole Lee Scott, affectionately known as “Lita”, age 79, of Springfield, died at 9:40 am, Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to Owen Thomas Mullinax and Hilda Margaret Lloyd Hillias.
She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Highley of Springfield; three granddaughters, Cory (Eric) Mitchelle of Rochester, Kristy Highley of Springfield and Sarah (Brian) Batta of Rochester; three great granddaughters, Lily, Charlotte and Codi and several cousins.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Carole was a member of St. Agnes Church; Springfield Educational Society; Pi Kappa Sigma and was formerly a member of St. Paul’s Cathedral. She was a world traveler and enjoyed attending the theater and had a very deep spirituality. She had been employed by District 186 as a teacher and taught at Lincoln, Webster Laketown, McClernand and Iles Schools retiring in 1993. She also worked as an Office Manager for Manpower in Kansas City, MO and Chicago.
Memorial Gathering: 4:30-7:00 pm, Friday, February 3, 2012 at Staab Funeral.
Memorial Service: 7 pm, Friday, February 3, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Jallas officiating.
Private family burial will take place in Oak Ridge Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gregory’s Abbey in Three Rivers, MI or to St. Agnes Church in Springfield.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Sarah Batta posted on 7/9/12
Lita, I know you were proud of the legacy you left behind. If it weren't for you, none of our family would exist. We were so lucky to have you with us for so long. You taught me so many things, but I feel like I'm still learning from you all the time. I love that I have your cookbooks that you gave me last summer, you wrote in the margins so I didn't want to give them away. I love that you wrote everything down for us to find later and then wonder what you were up to. We miss you everyday, but know we were loved and are loved. You had a special talent for letting people know they were loved. You are always loved and appreciated. I'm so grateful you got to meet Codi, she sticks her tongue out when shes concentrating. :) I promise to show her all of the things you taught us and you'll be proud of the young lady she'll become. Love you so so much Lita. Your Sarah