Syretta Linette Scales

Syretta Linette Scales went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2021. She was an avid church attendee and a strong behavior in the Lord.

Syretta graduated from East High School, then went on to graduate from Urban University majoring in Early Childhood Development. She was an employee for the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks for over 20 years, as well as a teacher for various school programs for over 20 years and was very well known and loved in the community.

Syretta is preceded in death by, mother, Norma Wakefield; father, Donald Scales Sr., brother, Donald Scales Jr.; and aunts, Branda “Faye” Wakefield and Deborah Wakefield.

Syretta is survived by sons, Jeffrey Scales and Michael Wakefield; grandchildren, Jayla Scales, Kennedy Scales, Kamdin Scales, Khalil Scales, and Drayce Wakefield; brothers and sisters; Kevin Rider, Jerome Midgette, Andre Rider, Donna Cobbs, Tonya Cobbs, Robert Williams, Charles Moss, Sean Scales, and Stephanie Scales; many cousins, aunts, uncles, and special friends including, Kerry Baker, Michelle Midgette, Khristian Benford, Timberly Leffler, James Davis, and Gregory Price.

Syretta will be forever missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Private Visitation 10:00 AM and Private Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, January 18, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Mask and Social Distancing are required.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.

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