Viola Gill Scott Obituary
In loving memory of Viola Gill Scott (Kings Mountain, North Carolina), born in Gaffney, South Carolina, who departed this world on May 22, 2025 at the age of 92. Viola Gill leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viola Gill Scott to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joshua Wilson Gill and Thedoshia Banks; her siblings, Bobbie Gill Hemphill, Wilson Gill, Hazel Gill, Alice Gill Caldwell, Marcellus Gill, Richard Gill, Johnnie Mae Gill, Bennie Gill, Ruby Gill, Juanita Gill Smith, LaEunice Gill and Naomi Gill Parker; and her son Steven Michael Drakeford.
She is survived by: her husband Tillman A. Scott; her brother Scott of Great Neck, NY; her son L. Eric Reese of Charlotte, NC; her daughter-in-law Antionette Drakeford (late Steven Michael Drakeford); her granddaughters, Konecka Drakeford of Charlotte, NC, Sha'Necka "Boo" Drakeford of Charlotte, NC and Myicha Drakeford of Charlotte, NC; and her great grandchild Grier Drakeford. She is also survived by loving extended family—nieces and nephews.
Even during the pandemic, she never missed a service, joining over Zoom each week with the same grace and devotion.
