‘He’s a Good Boy” – Gov. Rick Scott’s Mother Passes Away

November 14, 2012

Esther Scott, mother of Florida Gov. Rick Scott, passed away Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri after battling an infection for the past several weeks. She was 84.

The governor notified the media of his mother’s death via Twitter in a message: “My Mom – one of the only constants in my life – has passed away. Ann and I are comforted by all the thoughts and prayers for our family.” Funeral arrangements for Esther Scott were not immediately available.

During his first two years in office, Scott has repeatedly spoken of his working class family that experienced many economic ups and downs but exemplified the American Dream. He especially singled out his mother as a source of strength.

During the 2010 campaign, Esther was featured in a 30-second spot. “He’s a good boy,” she said. “He’ll get Florida back to work.”

“He is going to make the best governor that Florida has ever had,” Esther Scott told NorthEscambia.com is an exclusive campaign interview. “He will do the best that he can for this state, and keep every promise or die trying.”

For a NorthEscambia.com’s exclusive 2010 campaign trail interview with Esther Scott, click here.

Pictured: Esther Scott, mother of Gov. Ricks Scott, sat down for an interview with NorthEscambia.com on the campaign trail in 2010. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “‘He’s a Good Boy” – Gov. Rick Scott’s Mother Passes Away”

  1. trouble on November 17th, 2012 8:03 am

    sorry about your mom. may she rest in peace!

  2. AL on November 14th, 2012 7:40 pm

    What a loss…. thoughts and prayers for the family

  3. PSUEarl on November 14th, 2012 9:47 am

    and you’re a good mom Esther Scott.

    Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.

  4. 429SCJ on November 14th, 2012 1:23 am

    My codolences and prayers for the Governor and Family.

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