Linda Sue (Ramsey) Scott
Born August 16, 1950
Linda Sue (Ramsey) Scott, age 67, of Smyrna, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2017 after her battle with cancer.
A native Delawarean, Linda was born in Wilmington on August 16, 1950, and was the daughter of Clarence E. Ramsey, Sr. and Ruby (McDowell) Ramsey Figgatt. She was employed with Newark Dry Cleaners on Main Street for 17 years until the store’s closing.
Linda adored the beach, nature, and all living wild creatures. She will be remembered for going out of her way to make others happy. A loving and devoted daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, Linda will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence, Sr. and brothers, Clarence E. Ramsey, Jr., Wayne Bruce Ramsey, Keith Figgatt, and Ronnie Figgatt. Linda is survived by her fiancé and partner of 30 years, Glenn Willoughby; mother, Ruby (McDowell) Ramsey Figgatt of Smyrna; children, Teresa Rampersad and husband, Sharma of Newark, Dawn Samis of Dover, and Jason Scott of Smyrna; grandchildren, Aubreana, Charles, Sara Elizabeth, Katharine, Jacob, and Emma; brothers, Jan Ramsey and Donny Figgatt (Mary-Jo); sister, Sue Tjaden (Doug); and sisters-in-law, Carolyn and Joanie Figgatt and Donna Willingham, who was also Linda’s best friend.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon, September 2, 2017, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 3:00 pm. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to Forgotten Cats, Inc., 4023 Kennett Pike, Suite 422, Greenville, DE 19807 or to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Marie Wolfe
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family, especially you, Aunt Ruby. Linda is resting peacefully now with her brothers, father and other family along with many angels to watch over her. You continue being the Matriarch of this family and stand tall. Everyone admires your strength, wisdom and now courage as you face tomorrow saying goodbye for now to Linda. Words can’t express our love for you. Tomorrow we celebrate Linda’s LIFE not DEATH. Sending you tight hugs and lots of love and comfort.
Ken and Marie Wolfe
Tom and Mary Davis
Sorry for the loss of Linda, we’re praying for the entire family.
Donna willingham
She will be greatly miss she was there for me in everyway we were sister in-laws by marriage but sisters by the heart always prayers and love to ruby and tc and dawn
Who were there for her in the end love you guys and Glenn stand strong you two will meet again and I’m sure she is watching you
Jason A Scott
To My Mom,
Without your light, the world is a little bit darker….
In His Hand, is the Light of every living thing and the Spirit of every human… “Job 12-10”
Love,
Your son
Jason