Helen Elaine (Hatcliff) Scott, 85, of Lincoln, (formally of Seward), passed away, March 6, 2021. She died peacefully at home after facing health challenges and cancer. Services were held March 10.
She was born to Charles and Daisy Hatcliff on Nov. 17, 1935. Helen graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. She met Verl Scott on a blind date and they married Aug. 15, 1958. Helen enjoyed her family, Husker sports, shopping, going to lunch with her high school friends and reading and listening to the news.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her sister; two brothers; Verl, her husband of 54 years; and her oldest daughter, Shelley (Scott) O’Meara. She leaves behind Sheri (Doug) Dawson of Lincoln, and Stacy (Russ) Nelsen of Blair. She was extremely proud of her six grandchildren Alison O’Meara, Bailey Dawson, Jill Dawson, Hannah (Matt) Owen, Paige Nelsen and Nick Nelsen. She was excited to welcome her first great-grandchild, Elaine Owen, in May. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Helen (Edward) Scott of Mitchell; nieces, nephews and their families, and many friends.
Because of her love for children, memorial contributions are suggested to Make-A-Wish Nebraska, Lincoln Office (8033 S. 15th St., Suite B, Lincoln NE 68512) or sent to the family for the purchase and donation of children’s library books for Clinton Elementary in Lincoln.
