Jaleesa Scott Obituary

Dr. Jaleesa La'Nay Scott, 33, a resident of North Fort Myers, FL for the past five years, formerly of Virginia, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. She was born March 8, 1990 in Virginia Beach, VA. Also spent time as a resident in Tennessee and Grenada. Jaleesa received her undergraduate from Ferrum College class of 2012 with double Bachelor's degrees. Jaleesa loved animals and completed her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian graduating from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2018. She was an active member of marching band in high school and continued with music into college. Jaleesa was in Girl Scouts throughout the years earning Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. She loved everything in the color purple and was a thrill seeker going to amusement parks, riding roller coasters over and over. Jaleesa loved exploring, especially SCUBA diving, even getting Cameron to come along. She loved children and helping others, baby sitting for many friends. Jaleesa fulfilled her last wish of becoming a mother, giving birth to her son. She is survived by her son, Xavier Scott-Pareizs; parents, Melvin and Theresa Scott of Stafford, VA; significant other, Cameron Pareizs of North Fort Myers; three siblings, Tameka Scott (Shaunne Thomas) of Stafford, VA, Christopher Scott of Fredericksburg, VA, and Kasaundra Scott, also of Fredericksburg, VA; niece, Brayleigh; grandparents, Sandy and Willie McCrory and Roberta Scott; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jaleesa also leaves behind her dog, Keegan and tortoise, Momo. She had many close friends throughout the country from different journeys in her life. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in VA. Details to be announced. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with final care.