Gracie Ward Scott

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 Gracie Ward Scott was born on June 12, 1915 in Nansemond County to the late Edward (Eddie) Ward and Mary Porter Ward. Gracie was one of nine children. Gracie's family left Nansemond County and moved to Norfolk Virginia where they lived for a number of years before returning to Nansemond County. Though she did not graduate from high school or receive a Bachelor's degree from a college of university; but in 1931, she received the degree that matters most ... the Born Again degree. It was not printed on paper, but written on her heart. It did not have a government seal on it, but it was sealed by the blood of Jesus. Gracie received Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and was washed by His precious blood; because of this, all of her sins-past, present, and future have been forgiven. Gracie would always say, that not only does she know Jesus, but Jesus knows her too. Gracie was full of the wisdom and knowledge that comes from reading and studying the Word of God. In addition to her Bible, she also enjoyed reading the "Daily Bread" and the book called "Today". When Gracie joined Little Grove Baptist Church in 1931, she was under the pastorate of Pastor Williams. As a faithful member, she continued to worship at Little Grove under the leadership of Pastors Roy Lewis Elder, Harold L. Cooper and currently, Ralph Richardson III. Gracie served in several ministries: Children's Choir, Gospel Choir, Sunday School, Pra er Band, Pastor's Aide, Deaconess and Missionary Ministry (which has been renamed the Gracie Ward Scott Missionary Society in her honor). She was a member of the Friendly Social and Savings Club for over 55 years. Gracie married the late Henry T. Scott and they were blessed with 13 children. Six of their children George Sr., Herbert Sr., Rudolph Sr. Eula, Edith and Janet have departed from this life. Mourning Gracie's passing are her children, Eunice Hall, Bernard Scott (Lorene), Rickey Scott, Theodore Scott, Isis Tutankhamen and Gralin Scott, her 38 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, 94 great-great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-great-grandchildren, family, and friends. Gracie always praised the Lord for how He truly blessed her. She believed that the greatest reward is knowing Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 46 and her favorite song, "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus".

Gracie Ward Scott

June 12, 1915 - November 3, 2017