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Lorene Scott, age 89, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed from this life on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Lorene was born in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Will Kelly and Ida Bush Kelly on December 24, 1936.
She attended Life Church of Somerset. She enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and traveling.
In addition to her parents, Lorene was preceded in death by her son, William Allen Pennington, daughter Diana Creech, sisters: Minnie Dixon, Marie Callahan, Sue Coker, sister-in-law, Patty Kelly and granddaughter, Stacey Pennington.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, George Scott, whom she married on August 25, 1984 in Cumberland, Ky; sons: Dennis Pennington (Diane) of Georgetown, Ky; Ronald Pennington (Debbie) of Berea, Ky; Tody Pennington (Becky) of Burnside; daughter: Debbie Richardson (John) of Burnside; brothers: Bill of OH; Bob Kelly (Karen) and Wayne Kelly (Tammy) both of Cumberland, Ky; sister, Geneva Blake of Pineville, Ky; along with 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 11am- 1pm in the Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with a funeral service to begin at 1pm with Bro. Isiah Super and Bro. Mackey Gaskin officiating. Burial will follow in Somerset Cemetery.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Lorene Scott.
So sad to hear of Lorene’s passing! She and George was my neighbor for many years at Burnside. I could not have asked for better neighbors than them. I know that Lorene is in the arms of Jesus in her eternal home in Heaven and is enjoying the beauty of heaven with her family who have gone on before!
My heart breaks for George and her children and family who grieve her passing.
I will join you soon and we will walk the streets of gold and enjoy the unimagineable beauty of heaven together As for now. I pray for George and all the friends and family who love you so much!
A Beautiful Soul, family, friend, and neighbor. Lorene was always busy enjoying her family but never too busy to check on others or bring over a dinner plate. Lorene had a gift for gab she loved to socialize and never short on words. She had a keen talent to speak her mind, give her opinion and point out your extra 5 pounds all with the biggest most beautiful smile. Truly a gem and one of a kind. We love you Lorene and will cherish your memory always.
I am so very sorry to hear about Lorene’s passing George. My sincerest sympathies to you and to all your and Lorene’s children and grandchildren. Lorene was a wonderful woman and I thought the world of her!
We remember Lorene’s beautiful smile warming our hearts when she lived in Cumberland in the 70’s and 80’s. She was an amazing mother!
Love and prayers for the family from David and Rhonda Creech.
Cumberland, KY