Aloise “Lois” Jean Scott

Aloise Jean “Lois” Scott was born August 25, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late General Hayward Butler, Sr. and Jessie Dell Plant Butler. Lois attended church with her family and accepted Christ at an early age at Highland Missionary Baptist Church.

Lois graduated from Coleman High School in the spring of 1958. Young Lois met her future husband Jimmie C. Scott on an afternoon hayride with a few of her best girlfriends.  The two later began to date under the watchful eye of her big brother, General Jr.  They eventually married and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for better employment opportunities. To this union three children were born: two daughters, Joyce Renee and Kathy Lorraine and one son, Kenneth Brian.

Upon arrival in Milwaukee, Lois became a housewife and cared for her family until finding employment at Globe Union and Mount Sinai Hospital.  Sometime later, she was employed at Briggs and Stratton where she served for 13 years as a Parts Inventory Specialist until she retired in 1981.  Her inventory count was so reliable and accurate that management wouldn’t start the production line without Lois’s report.

Lois loved to entertain, and her most favored passion was cooking. She began cooking at a young age and often prepared the family’s meal at the age of 11.  She did it well and regularly prepared scrumptious meals, unassisted, delighting family and guests during holidays and family gatherings.  One such event was a huge Labor Day party she hosted for many years for the Plant/Butler family and friends.  Many family members and friends traveled from Illinois, Michigan and Arkansas to attend this annual event.

One of Lois’s most notable characteristics was that she never met a stranger. People were always drawn to her engaging personality and contagious wit. Many of her children’s friends and other younger adults she met over the years lovingly referred to her as ‘2nd Mom’ or ‘Mama Scott.’ She was a dedicated Silver Sneakers member at the YMCA, and her weekly workouts were an enjoyable pastime until COVID restrictions prevented her from attending regularly. Though she was committed to maintaining her mind, body, and spirit, she also vowed never to break a sweat.

Lois found great pleasure in traveling, cherishing time with family and friends—whether in person or over the phone. Her innate ability to provide uncommon wisdom to those she loved was unprecedented.

Later in life, Lois became an active member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Louis Sibley, where she spent many hours serving in the church’s day care and food pantry. More than anything, Lois loved doting over her grandchildren who adored her and affectionately called her Grams and/or Granny.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, General and Jessie Butler; three sisters, Dorothy, Deloise, and Beverly Ann; her sister, Evelyn Toney; her brother, Jesse Butler; and her daughter, Joyce Renee Watts (William) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

She leaves to cherish her memory: a daughter, Kathy Scott of Milwaukee, WI; a son, Kenneth Scott (Floy Etta) of Carmel, IN; a “bonus” son, James Scott (Sandra) of Arlington, TX; one brother, General Butler Jr. (Betty) of Pine Bluff, AR; one sister, Linda Hill (Carey) of North Little Rock, AR; two grandsons, Marquese Scott of D’Iberville, MS, and Zachary Scott of Carmel, IN; one granddaughter, Sydney Scott, also of Carmel, IN; two nephews, Andre Butler (Sheila) of Little Rock, AR, and Curtis “Rip” Corbin Jr. (Bonita) of Pine Bluff, AR; a niece, Theresa Procter (Albert) of Saint Cloud, FL; and a host of other family and friends.

Lois’ Famous Sayings:

Well, it’s the truth

Get what you want even if you have to wait for it – Don’t Settle

I can do all things through Christ who Strengthen Me

The biggest fool don’t always be a fool

They can’t ride your back if you don’t bend over

Get’em told the first time – Don’t let it slide

Lord, Jesus

Visitation at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Funeral Service 11:00 AM.

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