Bernice Allene Scott

March 24, 1934 - April 29, 2020

Bernice was called home to glory on April 29, 2020 at Potomac Falls Rehab Center in Sterling, VA. Bernice was born March 24, 1934 in Leesburg, VA to the late Makel and Sarah Turner Thornton. She was 86 years old. Bernice and her twin Bernard (predeceased) were the youngest of 15. Bernice joined First Baptist Church Watson, VA at an early age and was baptized. Bernice attended and graduated from Loudoun County Public schools. Bernice was married to the late Robert Scott for 63 years. Bernice leaves to cherish her life, one son Robert, R. Scott, Sr. of Stafford, VA, one daughter Carolyn K. Jefferies of Silver Spring, MD, Two sisters Rosetta Bush and Sarah A. Brooks of Leesburg, VA, Two sisters-in-law Dr. Dianne Godwin Thornton of Marianna, FL, Eddie Bell Thornton, of Harrisburg, PA, Three grandsons Kevin T. Jackson, of Aldie (Cindy), VA, Christopher L. Scott of Kensington, MD (Nickya), Robert R. Scott, Jr. of Stafford, VA, Two Granddaughters Tiffany M. Scott, of Stafford, VA, Terriza K. Jefferies of Silver Spring, MD, One daughter-in-law Rachelle J. Scott of Stafford, VA, one son-in-law Darvin K. Jefferies of Silver Spring, MD. 12 Great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She had a longtime best friend, Joanne Jackson. Bernice was preceded in death by her late husband Robert Scott, daughter Linda L. Scott Hailey, grandson Vincent Earl Scott, her parents Makel and Sarah Turner Thornton, and her siblings Richard, Samuel, Clarence, John, Lawrence, Makel and Bernard Thornton, Minnie Peterson, Emily Williams, Helen Lee, Viola Jefferies, and Betty Banks.