Lois M. Scott, age 76, a lifetime resident of O'Neill, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, from 6-8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in O'Neill with Rev. Craig Collins officiating. Music was provided by pianist, Patty Durre and soloists, Mike and Mark Durre.

Pallbearers were Cory Carlson, Jason Jensen, Adam Jensen and Tabitha Cruz.

Honorary pallbearers were Harold Pribil, Tom Scott, Ron Jensen, Kenneth Plessel and Tom Scott, Jr.

Burial was in the O'Neill Cemetery in O'Neill.

Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill was in charge of arrangements.

Lois was born on Sept. 19, 1936, in O'Neill to Leon and Gertrude (Plessel) Sargent. She graduated from O'Neill High School. She married Robert "Scotty" Scott on Dec. 24, 1957, at the United Methodist Church in O'Neill.

Lois lived her entire life in O'Neill. She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone Company for many years,  delivered freight for EFD and  also worked for Buzzy's Drive-In. She also was a Girl Scout leader. She was a housewife in her later years.

She liked country music, shopping, sewing and drawing. She loved her grandchildren and taking care of people. She also loved animals and often took care of neighborhood animals.

Lois is survived by her children, Cindy Incontro and husband, Andy of Lincoln, Bob Scott of O'Neill and Wendy Scott of Lincoln; two granddaughters, Christina and Breanna Incontro of Lincoln and one sister, Rhoda "Darlene" Morgan and husband, John of Checotah, OK.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Memorials may be made to the family.