Mary Beth (Bryant) Scott was born on May 8, 1940 in Tyler, Texas. Mary Beth died December 28, 2011 in Wylie, Texas. Her parents ran several newspapers throughout her childhood and moved frequently. She lived in several different towns across Texas during her life but always considered Rosenberg to be home. Mary Beth did many kinds of work including telephone switchboard operator, insurance claims processor, secretary, newspaper ad saleswoman, and medical ward clerk. She loved to read, listen to music, dance and enjoyed art, theatre, and Texas Aggie football. She was a loving, generous mother who was actively engaged in her children's lives. Survived by daughter Shelly Wemhoener of Sachse, Texas and son Matthew Scott of Hudson, Massachusetts. She is also survived by four grandchildren - Karen Wemhoener of Sachse, TX and Megan, Kate and Brian Scott of Hudson, Massachusetts; siblings Donnelle Atkinson of Sugar Land, TX; Brenda Truesdale of Robstown, Texas, and Mike Bryant of Trophy Club, Texas. She attended Hardin Simmons University, and was a member of the Hardin Simmons Cowgirls. She was an active Member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha.  Mary is preceded in death by her former husband and father of her children, Gary W. Scott. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Jeanelle (Burkett) Bryant.