Bilbrey – Wilma Jean Scott, age 91, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society – Fairfield Glade on May 29, 2025.

Mrs. Scott was born on December 8, 1933, in White County, TN, daughter of the

late Atlee Neal “A.N.” Brooks and Era Gladys (Shelton) Brooks.

Wilma Jean was a lifelong resident of Cumberland County and worked the switchboard at Cumberland Medical Center for nearly 36 years. She was also a lifelong member of the Church of God of Prophecy, most recently serving faithfully in the Stanley Street congregation.

Affectionately called “Granny,” she is survived by her son, Ron Scott (Carolyn), Crossville; daughters, Freda Thompson (Wayne) and Pam Willis (Eddie), all of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Chris Thompson (Susan), Shea Russell (David), Joshua Scott (Kalithea), Jonathan Scott (Ivy), and Scott Willis; great-grandchildren, Christopher Wilson, Brittany Gilbert, Samuel Thompson, Jeremiah Thompson, Sara Thompson, Mason Russell, Evan Russell and Astrian Scott; sister, Glinda Faye Griffith (Bill), Lawrenceville, GA; brother-in-law, Kenneth McCormick, Sparta; niece Elaine Durant; nephews Steven Griffith, Ricky and Nicky Ballew; and a host of other friends and extended family, including 5 great-great-grandchildren, 2 great-nieces and 2 great-nephews.

In addition to her parents, Wilma Jean is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, James William “Bill” Scott; infant brother, James Robert Brooks; sister, Geraldine McCormick; stepmother, Magdalene “Maggie” Brooks; and baby great-granddaughter, Rose Russell.

Visitation will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from

5:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held at Stanley Street Church of God of

Prophecy on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at

Crossville City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church from 10:00

AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service.

Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation

Service.