Martha Lee Scanlon

Martha “Marty” Lee Scanlon, 83, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on August 31, 2026.

Marty was born on June 2, 1943, in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of Edwin and Josephine Gardiner and grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

After raising her two sons, Marty worked as a leasing manager at Tysons Corner Center, where she formed many lasting friendships. She especially enjoyed her trips abroad to exotic locations throughout Europe. Later in life, she embraced writing as a creative outlet and published her children’s book, Edwina the Cutest Sheep in the World. The story follows a family of sheep scattered across the world who reunite for a joyful celebration, reflecting Marty’s deep belief in the importance of family and staying connected.

Marty loved cheering on her sons at their sporting events and found great joy in bringing people together. During her years at Ashby Ponds, she organized social events for her building and helped foster a strong sense of community among her neighbors.

Marty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William P. Scanlon, who passed away on August 3, 2017.

She is survived by her sons, Bill and Bryan Scanlon; her grandsons, Zach, Andrew (and his wife, Kate), Luke, and Mike; her granddaughter, Hannah; and her sister, Mary Jo Breckenridge and her nieces and nephew, Jeannie Trautman, Gwynn Breckenridge, and John Breckenridge.

A private burial service for family and close friends will be held at 10:30 a.m. on September 14, 2026, at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, Maryland. A Celebration of Life will follow from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Barrel & Bushel, 7901 Tysons One Place, Tysons, Virginia 22102.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org.