Wanda Lea Scott

Wanda Lea Scott, 95, of Terre Haute, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the home she shared with her daughter. She was born on August 10, 1930, in Hammond, IN, to Cecil and Mary Reed.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Marylea Scott of Terre Haute; and a son, Bill Scott. an EMMY award winning documentary producer who lives with his wife Janet Sowell in southern California. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Emerson Scott who she married on June 8, 1952, in St. Bernice; her parents; and a brother, Ed “Bud” Shrum.

Wanda worked various secretary jobs around the Wabash Valley before she and her husband moved to Naples, FL where he worked as a postal clerk and she worked as a secretary at the post office. They spent many enjoyable years together in Florida. When she was younger, Wanda enjoyed riding bicycles with her kids around the Bartley Subdivision in North Terre Haute and going to see movies at the drive-in theater. She loved to read and watch the birds. Through the years, Wanda was a "pet Mom" to many dogs and kitties. The family always had fur babies. After residing in Rockville, Wanda moved back to Terre Haute. She and Marylea went on many Turner Bus trips together. Skip-bo and Uno were a favorite pastime. They enjoyed watching Jeopardy in the evenings. She so looked forward to her Sunday chats with Bill. She also collected gnomes and sunflowers. Wanda was much loved.

Per Wanda’s wishes, cremation was chosen and no services are scheduled