Betty Jean Means Scott, 92
July 27, 1933 – January 24, 2026
Shannon- She was one of Shannon’s most outstanding matriarch’s. Betty loved all things Shannon and was the #1 Shannon Cheerleader in her 55 years of living there. Betty Jean Means Scott’s earthly pilgrimage ended on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 while in Rehab at the Meadow’s in Fulton. She was 92 years young-her generous and ageless spirit was shared with everyone she came in contact with.
Born in the Dozier Hill Community of Pontotoc Co. on July 27, 1933 to the late Tom Means, Sr. and Blufie Mauveline Francis Means, Betty attended Saltillo Schools graduating in l951 from Saltillo High School. She continued her education attaining an AA Degree from Itawamba Junior College. She married the late Jim H. Scott, a local educator and Principal at Shannon School until his untimely death in an automobile accident in 1973. Betty remained in Shannon where she raised her 4 sons and many other children who would listen to the good, old fashioned values and truths from “Miss Betty”.
An early and original data processing lady, Betty spent over 30 years with Rockwell Int., a power tool manufacturer in Tupelo. Not afraid of work, she spent the next 25 plus years as a Substitute teacher at Shannon High School. Betty had a wonderful way of approaching students which included often playing a mean hand of spades with them-winning them over much of the time! Betty loved to talk, in person, over the cell phone, at DG, at Church or wherever she was. She called it “checking on her buddy’s” and her conversations were always long and mostly fruitful. A sports fan, she often rode the team bus to sporting events as all 4 of her sons were standout athletics at SHS. A practical jokester and prankster, Betty loved her wide circle of friends but nothing was more important to her than her sons, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty was a longtime faithful and participating member of the First Baptist Church-Shannon.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with Bro. John Davis officiating assisted by Bro. Tim Horton. Steve Holland will deliver the eulogy. Private burial will follow in the Means family plot at Saltillo Cemetery. Visitation will be Tue. only beginning at Noon and continuing until service time at the funeral home. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Live-streaming at 2 PM Tuesday, and will be archived thereafter.
Betty is survived by her 4 sons; Mike Scott (Glenda) of Amory; Ricky Scott (Sandy) of Tupelo; Mark Scott (Terri) of Tupelo and Matt Scott (Patti) of Mooreville; 7 grandchildren, Brittany (Alex), Jake (McCoy), Zack (Shelley), Cody, Madison (Ben), Jacob and Justin; 9 great great grandchildren; a special niece, Charla and special friends, Lynn Curtis, Nancy Bruce and Dot Kinard; and her beloved dog, Bandit. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families survive as well. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Blufie, her husband, Jim H. Scott and her siblings, Tom Means, Jr., Charles Means, Charles Means, Hoyt Means and her twin, Bobby Joe Means who died when she was 4 years old.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons! Holland Funeral Directors is honored to be serving this family.
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