Agnes “Nancy” Taylor Scotton

October 2, 1930 - March 30, 2025

Agnes T. Scotton (Nancy Taylor) of Newark, Delaware passed away surrounded by love on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rollo L. and Clara R. Taylor. She was predeceased by her loving husband, James L., her son Stephen T. and grandson Stephen R, and sister Mary Jane and brother-in-law Arthur Codding.

She is survived by her two remaining children James L. Scotton, III (Janice Laine) of Landenberg, PA and Christina S. Dhar of Newark, DE as well as six grandchildren, Melissa L. Scotton (Michael K. Louie), Sara Scotton, and Daniel J. Scotton, Michael L. Peters (Gina), Stephanie C. Adams (Alex), and Rachel M. Dhar. Also surviving are her seven great grandchildren, Isabella Rose, and Mikey Peters, Rhyan, Dean, Charlotte, and Samantha Adams, Rivers M. L. Louie, and her daughter-in-law Julie S. Scotton, and her cousin Edwin “Ted” Nutter.

She had a gift for story telling and loved reminiscing about her childhood on the farm across from Winterthur, especially her time with the cows. Her grandchildren and greats never tired of hearing her stories. She later moved to Newark, where she graduated from the University of Delaware and married her high school sweetheart. Summers were spent at her happy place, Long Beach Island, where she made the best memories with her family at her beach house. She had a passion for painting and traveling extensively through the United States with her husband. She and her husband spent many afternoons at Battery Park in New Castle talking with the town’s people and learning about its history. Her greatest love was her family and found joy in all their accomplishments.

Funeral arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made payable to the “American Heart Association”, “Alzheimer’s Association”, or the “American Diabetes Association” send in care of R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711.

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Sherry Weleski

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Nancy--Nancy--Nancy! How in the world will our backyards survive without your colorful presence on the deck, yelling across the fence to us? It was hard when PopPop left us because we could always count on hearing you yell at him in the early evening during the warmer months when the windows were open. We laughed our butts off several times. We will love you forever, cherish all the parties, cookouts, impromptu dinners, Christmas parties, laughs, and trips to DP with Sancho, Stevie, Julie, and the fam. LD will miss the fun one-on-one "girl talks" we used to have years ago. For the last twenty-some years, we still have the magnet painting you did of the lighthouse, signed with the infamous "N", on our toaster. We will never take it off--it's part of our kitchen. The only part of this that gets us through is knowing that you are sitting in God's Kingdom with all your precious loved ones. Praise God! MomMom, you were one unique, sassy, loving, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G chick! Love you with our whole hearts, sister! xoxo, LD, Brian, and Kenny Daring

i miss my queen everyday. i miss her smile, her laugh, saying “after morn” to her every morning and trying to keep sasha out of her room during lunch time. there is a huge whole in my heart where her presence should be and it’ll stay that way forever. i love you queen. - your sunshine ☀️

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember her being a very kind lady with a great sense of humor.

Thinking of all the Scottons and extended families as you navigate the loss of this very large presence. Nancy was a lot of fun to be with and always had an interesting story. May she rest in peace. She will always live in our hearts.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Geet was the sweetest little lady. She was witty and made me laugh every time I saw her. I’ll miss sitting at the fire place (because she’s always cold) and yelling in her ear about what I’ve been up to.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.