Birth date: Feb 16, 1958 Death date: Jun 18, 2022
Martha Ann Scott Ross, 64, longtime area resident, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18th surrounded by family in her home following a courageous longtime battle against cancer. Martha was a graduate of James Monroe High Read Obituary
May Martha’s light, love and Grace continue in the hearts of her husband Richard, daughters and family. She loved you all so much and it showed in her life. We express our condolences to you all as she goes to a life free from pain and suffering.
Love, Joanne and Mike Goodin
Such sad news. Condolences to her beautiful family.
Pauline Prosser
Martha was a great classmate and a Super Friend. She had a Gentle Smile & Spirit. R.I.P.
My friend.
-Rick Hamm
Like many, my life was touched and shaped by Martha. I grew up as part of her swimming family. I can remember many workouts going head to head with her in butterfly sprints, traveling to swim meets, and goofing off at the pool. Martha felt like one of my own family and was cherished by all of us, but especially my father. I especially remember the summer after my freshman year, co-coaching with Martha, as one of the best of my life. She taught me her own brand of motivational swimming and more importantly taught me how to have fun! I can remember listening to Jefferson Starship and analyzing Grace Slick’s lyrics with Martha. They seem pretty profound back then. I wish Martha was here to remind me why. I know how much she loved Richard and her girls. I hope that you will continue to feel her strong presence in your lives.
I rememberMartha from many family memories, She was always so positive enjoy your wings
A few years ago, at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, Jim (formerly James) Withers and I were at the annual Ducks Unlimited fundraiser. We were visiting with Martha while eating crabs and beef tenderloin.
Martha, late in life, has just finished her life savings classes to become a lifeguard. Yes…a lifeguard!
In mid-sentence Jim inhaled a large piece of beef and started to choke and gag.
In a split second Martha had cleared the table and was on Jim’s back. With a bear hug and upward thrust she cleared Jim’s windpipe and averted catastrophe.
She returned to her picnic table bench as if nothing had happened.
The lives you touched….Martha.
Rest In Peace! 🙏🏻
Martha and I grew up together starting in the first grade at Maury through our high school years at JM. As kids you are so young and you never know how life will shake out. I knew even as a young kid that Martha was special. Martha had a way to make you feel important. As we got older our life journey took us in different directions but I always thought she would make a difference in life. Martha you did make a difference and may you RIP and I'll see you on the other side.
Mark Newton
The Newton Family
Nashville, TN.
