Delores R. Scott

ALBANY- Delores R. Scott, age 85, passed away on November 10, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

She was born in Winter Haven, Florida, the daughter of the late Leona Ford and Walter Johnson. She was also predeceased by her husband Roosevelt Scott Jr., her grandson Alvin Henderson Jr., her siblings: Mary Joyner, Robert Ford, Richard Johnson, Walter Johnson, Margaret Davis and Arthur Johnson. 

Delores retired from the VA Hospital in Albany after 25 years of working in healthcare.

She enjoyed socializing and spending time with her family and friends.

Delores is survived by her children: Alvin Henderson of Albany, Gazell Scott (wife Dorethea) of Albany, Donas Scott (wife Marcia) of Maryland, Michele Scott-Robertson (husband Keith) of North Carolina, Barbara Jones (husband Robert) of Albany, Evelyn Blackwell (husband Todd) of Georgia, Justin and Evin Scott of Albany; grandchildren: Delrocco Henderson of South Carolina, Roosevelt Henderson of South Carolina, John Scott of Albany, James Jackson of Albany, Anea Scott of Albany, Mariah Scott of Albany, Shonte Freeman of North Carolina, Se'Vion Thompson of Baltimore, Shantasia Tolliver of Albany, Kiarra Tolliver of North Carolina, Lashana Tolliver of Albany, Donte Scott of Albany, Dandrea Burnett of Albany, Andrea Burnett of Albany, Ebony Burnett of Albany, Jasmine Blackwell of Georgia, Todd Blackwell Jr. of Georgia and Marquise Blake; siblings: Patricia Ford of Florida and John Ford of Florida. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours on Monday November 18, 2024  from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  at Macedonia Baptist Church, 26 Wilson Avenue, Albany, NY 12205. All are invited to attend her funeral services at church following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, NY.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Evergreen Commons Nursing Home for the care given to Delores.