Denyse Jane Scott

Denyse Scott, age 82, of Hayes Center, passed away at her home in Hayes Center on September 15, 2020. She was born January 12, 1938 in Hayes Center, Nebraska to Dennis and Elsie (Tate) Rathbun. She attended school in Hayes Center and graduated with the class of 1955. Denyse started working at the local ASC office at the age of 16 years, while she was still in high school. On August 1, 1958 she married VerDon Scott. Denyse and VerDon were blessed with five children: Brent, Candace, Roger, Dennis, and Mitchell. The family made their home in Hayes Center for several years before moving to Kearney, Nebraska where Denyse worked at the West Company. After two years in Kearney, the family returned to Hayes Center where Denyse started a second career; having retired from the ASC office, as a secretary at the grade school until her final retirement. Denyse was a member of the Union Congregational United Church of Christ. When not busy raising her children and supporting her community through her different jobs, Denyse enjoyed arts and crafts. Countless people are still wearing her creations or have her artwork on their walls. She was a gracious and giving person. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, VerDon and a sister, Martha Gerih. Survivors include her son, Brent Scott of Wallace, Nebraska; daughter, Candace Scott of Ypsilanti, Michigan; son, Roger Scott of Hayes Center; son, Dennis Scott of Hayes Center and son, Mitch Scott of Hayes Center; sister, Betty Jean (Dean) Mintling of Boulder, Colorado; sister, Jan Breeze of McCook; brother, Richard Rathbun of Crete, Nebraska; brother-in-law, Ron Scott of McCook; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon, September 18, 2020; 2:00 P.M. (CT), at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hayes Center with Pastor Jean Miller officiating. Interment will follow services in the Hayes Center Cemetery, Hayes Center. In honor of Denyse's wishes there will be no viewing or visitation and the casket will remain closed prior to services. Memorials are suggested to the Union United Congregational Church of Christ in Denyse's name. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Funeral Service United Congregational Church Friday, September 18, 2020 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 301 Hall Street Hayes Center, NE 69032 Graveside Service Hayes Center Cemetery Friday, September 18, 2020 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Rural Hayes Center Hayes Center, Nebraska 69032