of England, AR

August 14, 1941 - March 2, 2024

Nancy E. (Bell) Scott, 82, of England, Arkansas passed away at home on March 2, 2024. Nancy was born August 14, 1941 in Machias, Maine to Horace Bell and Margorie Bartlett Bell. Nancy graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and became a registered nurse at the Central Maine General Hospital, practicing for more than 40 years before retiring. She had a passion to care for others and was particularly fond of the newborn nursery. Nancy retired from the Arkansas Department of Health, where she served the citizens of Lonoke and Pulaski County with health education and health promotion through immunizations.
Nancy married the love of her life, James Scott on May 27, 1980. They met as teenagers in Maine and found each other years later, enjoying nearly 44 years of marriage. Nancy was a caregiver at heart. She provided in home care for her mother, Margorie Bell, Aunt Carrie DeSharnais and twin sister, Sally Sellwood until their deaths. Nancy was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in England, Arkansas.
Nancy is preceded in death by her parents and twin sister, Sally Sellwood. Nancy is survived by her husband, Jim Scott; son, Michael Blankenbeckler of Portland, OR; daughter, Tracey Berry (Mike) of New Lisbon, WI; Stepson, Bradley Scott (Karen) of Greenbrier, AR and Stepdaughter, Kristen Smith (Bruce) of Tucker, AR and nephew, Gary Sellwood (Diane) of Houston, TX. She especially loved her six grandchildren, Derek Scott (Britini) of Scott, AR; Kara Coyne (Will) of Lansing, KS; Brent Scott of Greenbrier, AR; Bryce Scott (Timber) of England, AR; Rhys Berry and Kinsley Berry of New Lisbon, WI. She was a proud great-grandmother to Brightan Scott and Adelaide Coyne and was eagerly looking forward to the arrival of Amelia Coyne in June 2024. Nancy is survived by a host of family and friends who are left to cherish her memory.
Services for Nancy will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 501 Stuttgart Hwy, England, Arkansas with Bro. David Inzer officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm prior to the service. Burial will be at Mulberry Cemetery following the service.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the excellent care and support by nurses, caregivers and staff of Elite Hospice - especially Tami, RN and Bro. John.
Pallbearers are Brad Scott, Derek Scott, Bryce Scott, Donny Freeman, David Freeman and Lance Cauley.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-England Funeral Home
202 Stuttgart Highway
England, AR  72046
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com