Beverly Scott

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Beverly Scott, 93, of Plankinton, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home in Plankinton. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 21, at Plankinton United Methodist Church in Plankinton. Burial will be at Mizpah Cemetery in Plankinton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7:00 PM at the church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Beverly Ann Scott was born March 29, 1932, to Herbert “Beryl” and Zona (Vickers) Folan in South Dakota.

Beverly married Frank Scott on August 24, 1951. They lived in West Palm Beach, Florida while Frank served in the Air Force and the Coast Guard during the 50s.

After Frank was discharged, they moved back to Plankinton. They established one of the first Arabian Horse Farms in South Dakota and raised German Shepards and poodles. She was the recipient of many awards and trophies for horse and dog shows, including several top prizes. Later a dairy was added to this farm, and they operated it well into 90s.

Beverly served on the city council in Plankinton in the 2000s. She also ran a sheep farm during much of this time, with the help of her nephew, Roy Pryor.

Beverly is survived by her sons, Jason and Jon both of Plankinton; granddaughter, Ali (Jeremy Mercier) Scott; and great-grandchildren, Freya and Eli.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank.

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