Ms. Lee John Scott

Lee John Webb-Scott, lived to be 97 years old. She was born in Kansas, MO to Ellis and Leota Webb. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Tucson, Arizona where she lived for the first eight years of her life. As a little girl she spoke Spanish fluently. Upon the death of her mother, she returned to Kansas City, where she had to learn to speak English. She began living with her great grand aunt, Pearl F. Spruell. As a young woman she enjoyed sports, baseball in particular. She played on the women’s baseball team while attending Lincoln High and junior college. Shortly after graduating in 1948, she met her future husband, Leon Scott. One of her fond dating memories was going to the movies with Leon, and paying only 15 cents to get in. They soon married and gave birth to Leona Inez Scott, Lennie Louise Scott, and James G. Scott. Lennie and Leona preceded her in death. She was one of the first African American LPN nurses at Research Hospital where she worked in labor and delivery. She retired from Research in the early 90’s. In addition to working, she took care of her household by crafting, making clothing, pillowcases, and cakes. She made wedding cakes for many people including her son and daughter-in-love. Her hobbies included caring for cats and watching W.W.E. Wrestling. In 1979 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Through the grace of God, she survived after undergoing chemo and radiation therapy. The last one and a half years of her life was spent at the Health Care Resort of Leawood. She enjoyed happy hours, wheelchair rides around the surrounding neighborhood, and sticking her tongue out at her favorite caregivers. On February 18, 2025, she departed earth for heaven at St. Luke’s South. Left to celebrate her memories are her last surviving child, James G. Scott (Twana Hall-Scott), nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral Mass Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Therese Little Flower Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Ms. Lee John Scott

December 20, 1927 - February 18, 2025