Ardis JoAnn Loy Scheer Scott entered the Kingdom of Heaven on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was with her son and medical team.

A woman beloved by so many, she was born on October 28,1936, in Mapleton, Iowa, to Edward and Lillian (Meggers) Scheer. While growing up in Iowa she was a star basketball player, a drummer in the school band, and was crowned Stockcar Beauty Queen. As a young professional she went on modeling auditions, tried recording a record album and worked in the Aerospace industry in Southern California in the late 1950’s and 60’s. She always drove Buicks and there she commandeered her own 1956 Buick cabriolet. She started work at the age of nine after her father was killed in an accident and worked in accounting for various companies well into her 70’s. She was united in marriage to Merrill Lockler “Bud” Scott, Jr..

Having traveled and lived across the United States, she and her family settled in Brookshire, Texas, and became proprietors of several liquor stores and a restaurant which, when not rented out, was dubbed “The Place Next Door to the Liquor Store”. There she and Bud threw some of the grandest parties the community had ever seen. The local newspaper frequently reported details of her hosting skills, social events, and galas. She was also very involved in Cub Scouts, multiple school events and the Royal Booster Club. She was the chief decorator for many of the UIL banquets. In the late 60’s, while living in New York, she was in an Art Guild where she painted oils and polymers. One of her paintings was commissioned and hung in the New York State House. While her son served three terms as Mayor of Brookshire, she effectively acted as the First Lady. The entire community loved her as “Mom” and was regularly treated to her gourmet candies, jellies, and pickles. Each year at the church’s fundraiser, her peanut brittle was highly sought after and bid upon. One of her passions was quilting and for each grandchild, she designed and created works of art to keep them warm. During Christmas, her favorite time of year, she created enchanting and merry venues, provided gifts for all, and loved to make and gift unique yule logs. She also was an avid bridge player and was a member of several bridge clubs throughout her life.

As a little girl Ardis accompanied her older sister to Lutheran School and, when she was of age, attended the very same classes. Throughout her life she had a sense of sophistication, was kind, loving and treated people well with respect and grace. She was a giver and delighted in her friendships, and her family, particularly her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She exemplified the true teachings of Christianity.

Ardis Scott was known as Mommy by her children and MeMe by her grand and great grandchildren. She had her son Mayor Eric James Scott, daughters Lynn Ann Scott Browning and Jean Marie Scott Aranda. Her grandchildren are Cortney Renee Gough (Lucas), Brock Steven Browning, Blake Adam Aranda (Britney), Derek Lockler Browning, and Gavin Scott Aranda. Her great grandchildren are Juliet Renee Gough, Lillian Arielle Gough, and William Blake Aranda. She is survived by her youngest brother Myrlan Scheer, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many, many loving nieces, and nephews from multiple generations. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband M.L. Scott Jr., and siblings LuVerne Scheer, Edward Scheer, Al Scheer, Kenneth Scheer, Joy Scheer Beck, Jean Scheer Dose, and DeEthel Scheer Bumann.

Family was present to receive friends from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Brookshire, Texas.

Funeral Service was held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 8, 2024, at San Felipe Methodist Church in San Felipe, Texas, with Pastor Joel McMahon and Pastor Beverly Vaughn officiating.

Interment followed at San Felipe Cemetery in San Felipe, Texas.

Honorary Pallbearers are Brock Browning, Blake Aranda, Derek Browning, Gavin Aranda, William Aranda and Lucas Gough.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to: San Felipe Methodist Church, PO Box 149, San Felipe, Texas 77473.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, PO Box 248, 819 Waller Avenue, Brookshire, Texas, 77423 - (281)934-2424 – www.schmidtfunerals.com.