Flora F. Struble Scott, age 90, peacefully passed away, March 1, 2026 at Heritage Estates Independent Living Cottages in Gering, NE with her family by her side. Flora was born on November 7, 1935 in Alliance, NE to Leo Lyle Struble and Luella (Prouty) Struble. Being the youngest of 6 children, Flora soon brought joy and laughter to the Struble household and was quickly given the nickname Fudge.
Flora spent her childhood growing up in Alliance. She was taught the meaning of Patriotism at an early age. During World War II you could find Flora with her Mother handing out sandwiches to the Paratroopers at the Alliance Train Station or spending Sunday Dinners with Paratroopers her Father would bring home from the Base.
Being the Daughter of a Railroad Conductor, Flora quickly obtained a love for books and reading from having to be respectful of her Father’s sleep. Flora could always be found at the Library with a book in her hands and was a known Bookworm her entire Life. When Flora was not reading, you could find her kicking around town with her friends going to the Alliance Skating Rink, Alliance Theatre or taking passenger trains to Ravenna to see her Family, to Scottsbluff with Friends or going to the West Coast with her Family.
After Graduating from Alliance High School with the Great Bulldog Class of 1953, Flora met her husband, Jack L. Scott from Mexico, Mo, when she tripped him at the Alliance Skating Rink just to get a ride in his convertible. They married 3 weeks later in Hot Springs, SD at the Courthouse and remained married for 68 years until Jack’s passing in 2020. Flora and Jack lived happily with their 2 daughters, Denise and Connie, in Mexico, MO until their return to Alliance in 1971. Flora and Jack remained avid roller skaters well into their 40’s.
Later in Life, Flora became a persistent genealogist with her sisters, Lois and Donna, spending many years tracing their family history. Many of their findings and documentation are filed with the Nebraska State Historical Society in Lincoln. Flora was a Member of The Daughters of the American Revolution and spent many hours at the Salt Lake City Mormon Genealogy Library researching her Family history dating back to Germany in 1492. Flora’s Family came to Nebraska in 1864 and homesteaded in Ravenna, NE, something she was always proud of.
Flora is survived by her daughters Denise (Jim) Cunningham, Alliance, NE and Connie (Bill) Bosch, Denver, CO, her Sister Donna Vallejo, Alliance, NE and many Nieces and Nephews who lovingly still call her Aunt Fudge. Flora is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Luella Struble, her brothers Frank and Idell Struble and her sisters Lois St.John and Shirley Todd.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2 pm, Bates Gould Chapel, 1020 W. 10th St, Alliance, NE. Burial will follow at Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery at Alliance.
Cards and Condolences may be sent in care of Denise Cunningham, 732 E 7th St, Alliance, NE 69301. Donations may be made to the Alliance Veterans Cemetery.
While we will miss her laughter and smile here on Earth, we are at Peace knowing that she now rests with Our Heavenly Father.
Flora and Jack, Forever Skating~
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.