Lessie Ward Scott Obituary
The passing of Lessie Ward Scott of Columbus, Ohio occurred on November 9, 2026. Lessie, born on March 31, 1927, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lessie Ward Scott to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William L. Ward and Lessie V. Ward (Blount); the father of her children Charles P. Turk; her husband Joe H. Scott; her children, Randy Alan Turk, Charles Alan Turk and Donna T. Galbreath; her granddaughter Tiffany C. Smith; and her siblings, Ruth Chalk, Vera Redmon, Connie Walters, George Ward and James Ward.
She is survived by: her children, Vickie T. Cosby and Geoffrey Scott Turk (Hank); her sister Marie Long; her grandchildren, Robin Turk, Christy Diffey, Alan Turk, Allison Scarbrough (Gordy), Crystal Turk and Joshua Turk; and her great grandchildren, Hannah Gilmore (Danny), Brett Turk, Bryan Turk, Emmy Rae Smith (Mikey), Pelham Diffey, Ella-Kate Scarbrough and Gordy Scarbrough. She is also survived by several loving great-great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Columbus (4048 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31908-8066). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made in Lessie's memory to Britt David Baptist Church in Columbus, GA.
