Mrs. Alexandria Scott, 72, of Newport, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born on March 15, 1952, in Augusta, Arkansas, to William and Louise (Thomas) Grady, Alexandria grew up in a large and loving family as one of twelve siblings. Her childhood was filled with the warmth of family and the comforting aroma of home-cooked meals, which sparked her lifelong love for cooking.
Alexandria’s talents extended beyond the kitchen. She was an accomplished seamstress, a devoted reader of her Bible, and took great joy in fixing hair for friends and family. However, her true passion lay in writing, where she found a voice that resonated with many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Louise, and one of her brothers. Alexandria leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and faith that will be cherished by all who knew her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her surviving family and friends, who will remember her for her kind spirit and the many ways she touched their lives.
Mrs. Scott is survived by her husband of forty one years, Joseph Scott of Newport, four sons: Edward Grady of South Carolina, Terry Clemons of San Antonio, Texas, Kenneth Grady and wife Shawnta of North Carolina, Kelvin Grady of Franklin, Indiana, four daughters: Melody Clemons of Newport, Lachasty Gordon and husband Lacy of Searcy, Juaquita Grady of Newport, Marquita Grady of Conway, five brothers: James Murry and wife Donna of Newport, Robert Grady of Memphis, Romie Grady of Newport, William Grady Jr. of Newport, Vicent Grady and wife Kathy of Newport, five sisters: Rose Grady of Conway, Margie Grady of Conway, Doris Grady of Newport, Virginia Grady of Conway, and Deloris Grady of Conway, twenty three grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Scott’s visitation will be Friday, August 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 for the public. Funeral services will be 10:00 Saturday, August 24, at the Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
