Alma Lee Scranton
May 22, 1921 - October 19, 2006
Obituary
Alma Lee Scranton, age 85 passed peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2006 in Federal Way. She was born May 22, 1921 in Coleman, TX, the youngest of 12 children of Albert & Ida Cooper. With the help of older siblings, she went on to college, graduating from Howard Payne College in 1944. In 1950, she moved to Longview to work at First Baptist Church where her brother, J.M. Cooper, was pastor. She served for many years in various capacities in the church and in its Day Care. She met Art on a blind date after being an “unclaimed blessing” for 37 years, and they married in 1958. Alma Lee was always a sports fan, with a special interest in college football and her beloved Mariners.
Throughout her life, Alma Lee loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. She trusted in Him through all things, including two bouts with cancer. She is now rejoicing in heaven with Him. Special thanks to the staff at Life Care Center of Federal Way, her home for the last few years.
Alma Lee is survived by her son, Steve and his wife Debbi; her two grandchildren, Kate and Maddie; brother Mel Cooper and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Art Scranton in 1992.
”A celebration of Alma Lee’s life will be held Sunday, November 12th at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 1718 East Kessler Blvd., Longview, WA.”
Alma Lee was really one of a kind….she had such a kind heartedness and love for the Lord. She was my son Rian’s first Sunday school teacher at First Baptist church in Longview…and she was the best. Alma Lee loved the kids and was so patient that only comes from the Lord ! with them. I actually knew Steve back in Jr. High Good old Monticello, and I told Alma Lee about the time there was the talent show, and the skit that Steve did….she just laughed and rolled her eyes….she loved her family.
She is a great lady….”She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also, and he praises her. Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing , but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:27-31
Brian and Rose Richter-Miller
Rian, Anna, Emily, Benjamin, Bethany and Samuel
We are so sorry for your loss, Scrantons. We had the pleasure of meeting Alma Lee at some of the Brother to Brother functions through the years. She was a sweet, lovely lady. What a thrill to know that she’s with our Savior at this very moment!
I remember Alma Lee in Tempe, smiling and so happy to be with her family. You had a wonderful mother. I always admired the dedication and love you all shared for one another.
Alma Lee was always a part of my earliest church memories. I saw her as a gracious woman wholely dedicated to the Lord. I’m sure she’s very happy now.
What a beautiful woman she was! May God give your family peace and comfort during these difficult days.
Alma Lee was a special lady. She was always willing to do what was needed. She was a great asset to First Baptist Church of Longview, WA
May God comfort you and your family! Alma Lee was our youngest son, Gregory’s, first ‘real’ non-nursery Sunday School teacher at FBC, Longview back in 1988 when he was 3 yrs old. He loved her dearly and couldn’t wait to go see ‘Miz ‘Cranton’ each week. We praise God for her willingness to share Jesus’ love with the little ones. ‘Gragree’ as she called him in her Texas accent : has been a Christian for many years. Praise God for Alma Lee! It will be a wonderful reunion when we all see her again in the presence of Jesus!
I work at the Life Care Center of Federal Way. Alma is a big part of our lives and will continue to be. the gentle look she would give us or her smile is missed everyday. i am reassured though she is our guardian angel with the other residents we have lost over the years. to the family i am so sorry for your loss. my dearest thoughts are with you. leisha
To the family and friends of Alma Scranton:
Please accept my condolences regarding Ms. Scranton. The death of a loved one can be a painful experience. However, at Revelation 21:3,4, the Bible shows that there will come a time when “death will be no more.” The Bible shows that there will be a time when we can see our dead loved ones again. John 5:28,29
There is more that I would like to share with you regarding this message. Please feel free to contact me via e-mail.
Yours truly,
Wendell Sloane