Mary Ellen Scott, 92, of Montrose, Iowa passed peacefully at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Montrose Health Center with friends at her side. Finally making the journey to be with the love of her life, Andrew Scott. 
She was born June 29, 1932, the daughter of Alexis and Ruby (VanAusdall) Sailor in Ottumwa, Iowa. She married Andrew Scott on September 16, 1950. He preceded her in death.
She enjoyed being social and talking with friends and acquaintances. She liked sewing, gardening, and cooking. She was an avid collector of knick-knacks and could always be found reading. Her favorite book was the Bible. Any book that would further her knowledge was of interest to her no matter the subject.
She was preceeded in death by her husband: Andrew; brothers: Bill Sailor (Montrose, IA), Leonard Sailor (Los Angeles, Calif), Harry Sailor (Warren, Minn) and John Sailor (Los Angeles, Calif).
She leaves behind a brother-in-law: David Scott (Courtland, Va); two children: Stephen & Pam Scott (Duluth, Minn) and Christie Cain (Rosalie, Ne); grandchildren: Jesse & Terri Scott (Sioux City, IA), Shad & Sarah Scott (Dakota Dunes, SD), Richard & Mallisa Cain (West Point, IA), Andy & Trisha Cain (S. Sioux City, Ne), Caleb & Molly Cain (Donnellson, IA) and Sarah Cain & Robert McMurray (Donnellson, IA). She had 27 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Special thanks and recognition to the staff at Montrose Health Center and her best friend, and partner in crime, Pam Ciciliano.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Montrose Cemetery with Elaine Foley officiating.
A memorial has been established in her memory for the Montrose Health Center.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.