To Mama

Dear Mama, 

What an incredible life you have had, and what an amazing woman you were, Ann Scott. Your life is an inspiration for women today. You never let the restrictions of this world define or limit you. You rose above the poverty and circumstances of your youth. With only a high school education, you never stopped learning and educating yourself, and you never let the fact that you were a “just a woman” thwart your aspirations.

Could you have imagined how far you would go in your life? You surpassed the limits put on women and became a respected, admired, leader in your career, your church, and your family. You have met First Ladies, rubbed elbows with Governors and Mayors, and have called great people of influence in this country by their first names! Your work changed the face and future of the state of Colorado.

Could you have imagined that you would be the matriarch of such a grand family? What a marvelous example and heritage you have passed on to your children and grandchildren and even great grandchildren. I am proud to point to you as a role model for my daughters and granddaughter. You have shown us the power of faith in God, and the empowerment of hard work. You have taught us to never be ashamed of who we are and to live in such a way that we will never have reason to be shamed. You were never too busy, too sick, too tired, or too occupied to be there for us when we needed you.

I am blessed to be your daughter.

Sleep gently dear Mama, rest in peace.

Robyn

Ann Scott

September 21, 1917 - April 7, 2009