Lacreta Isbell Scott

Lacreta Isbell Scott was born on July 18, 1934.  She graduated from high school in Elk City,

Oklahoma, in 1952 as valedictorian of her class.  She then enrolled in Abilene Christian College. 

There she met Jack Scott, and they were married in 1954.  She later received her Bachelor degree

from Pepperdine University and a Master Degree at California State University, Long Beach.  After

raising her children, she began her career as a Professor of English at Cerritos College in 1982 and

continued for twenty years.

She wrote a monthly column for the Pasadena Star News entitled “Life Lessons” (2002-

2007).  She was a partner with her husband in his career as President of Pasadena City

College, California State Assemblyman and Senator, and Chancellor of California Com-

munity Colleges.  They were honored as Contemporary History Makers in 2019 by the Pasadena

Museum of History.

Lacreta Scott passed away on February 6 as result of COVID-19.  She is survived by her husband,

Jack Scott; her four children: Sharon Mitchell of Thousand Oaks; Sheila Head of Santa Clarita; Amy

Schones of Waldport, Oregon; Greg Scott of McKinney, Texas; eleven grandchildren, and many great

grandchildren.  Her son, Adam, preceded her in death in 1993.  She was 86 years of age.