Tuesday, October 20, 2026
By Submitted Story on October 20, 2026
Ann Davis Scott, aged 88, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2026, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. Ann was born on December 20, 1937, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to the late George Shelton Davis, Sr. and Marguerite Brothers Davis. Ann was a long-time resident of Elizabeth City before moving to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Ann devoted much of her life to caring for others through her work as a nurse at Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, as a nurse with Dr. Bill Crutchfield, and as a school nurse in Pasquotank County. Later, she served as a teacher assistant at Weeksville Elementary School. She was a proud graduate of Weeksville School (K-12) and earned her associate’s degree in nursing (LPN).
She cherished watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren play all kinds of sports. Ann was an avid supporter of the UNC Tar Heels and the LA Dodgers, passions that brought her great joy throughout her life.
In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Ray Scott, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter, Gay Scott (Denise Jordan); son, Ray Scott (Cindy); grandchildren, James Ray Scott III, his son, Tray (Rhiana), and Travis Wright (Alison); great-grandchildren, Jake and Eve Scott; brother, Shel Davis (Linda); niece, Jenna Jones (Trey) and their children, Lindy and Cleve; and nephew, Tripp Davis (Susie) and their children, Spencer and Paige.
The family will welcome visitors at her residence from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 108 West Avalon Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Outer Banks SPCA (https://www.obxspca.org/donate/), P.O. Box 2477, Manteo, NC, 27954.
Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks, 500 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC, is honored to assist the Scott family. Condolences and memories may be shared on Ann’s obituary page at www.TwifordFH.com.
