Helen Scott, 87, of Slaughters, KY passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on May 13, 1927, in Slaughters, KY to the late Claudia and Chris Newton. She owned and operated Helen's Cafe in Slaughters and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Elson Scott; her sons, Wayne Scott and Jerry Scott; her daughter, Cris Jones; her sister, Dorothy Nance and her brothers, Jack Newton and Dorris Newton.

She is survived by her daughters, Lois Jean Jones and Renae Huck both of Slaughters; her sons, Roger Dale (Lynda) Scott of Madisonville, KY and Don L. Scott of Slaughters; her brother, Bobby Newton of Slaughters; several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Onton Cemetery in Onton, KY with Bro. Bobby Gish officiating. Burial to follow. The pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville.