Martha Reed McDonald Scott

1939 - 2017

Martha Reed McDonald
Scott
December 3, 1939-
May 4, 2017
Athens, OH- Martha Reed McDonald Scott of Athens, Ohio died on May 4, 2017 after a long journey with Alzheimer's Disease. Martha was born December 3, 1939 in Columbia, SC to William Stuart and Betty (Davis) Reed.
She is survived by her children, Marian (McDonald) Williams and her husband Mark of New York City, Dr. William McDonald and his partner Mark Malinowski of Hull, Mass., Dr. Betty (McDonald) Masten and her husband Jeff of Durham, NC, and Andrew McDonald and his wife Erica(Bryant) of Seattle, WA; her step-children Tom Scott and his wife Kathie(Reed), Lyntha (Scott) Eiler and her husband Terry, both of Athens, OH; grandchildren Lauren, Scott and Chris Williams; Andrew, Margaux and Abigail Masten; Natalie (Scott) Eskey and husband Trent and Samantha (Scott) Porter and husband Max; Andrew Eiler and wife Addie, Christina (Eiler) Baird and husband Timothy; great-grandchildren, Stone Eiler and Dorothy Eskey; brother-in-law, Robert Speights of Ft. Collins, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Andrew McDonald and Charles "Chuck" Scott; sister Betty "Tissy" (Reed) Speights; Son James McDonald.
She attended Columbus High School in Columbus, GA from 1953-1956. She graduated from Druid Hills High School in Atlanta GA in 1957. She attended Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA graduating in 1961 with a degree in Elementary Education. She later earned Master Degrees in Reading Education from Florida State University and School Psychology from Ohio University, all while raising a blended family in Lake City, Florida and later Athens, Ohio.
Martha's dedication to children and families was a driving force at home and at work. She taught school in Bucks County Schools in New Hope Pennsylvania from 1961-1963 and at Epiphany Elementary school in Lake City, Florida. She was a school psychologist in Athens Ohio from 1986-2001.
She was married to Dr. Andrew McDonald on June 23, 1963 at First Presbyterian Church in Lake City, Florida. She adopted Andy's two sons the same day creating an instant family. Her family grew by three more children in the next four years. In 1980 she was left a widow with five children when Andy died suddenly. During this challenging period, with the help of friends and family she provided a stable loving home with many celebrations and travels.
In 1986, Martha's family continued to grow when she married a charismatic photojournalist and educator, Charles "Chuck" Scott. They were married in his home on August 23, 1986. The merging of the Scott-McDonald family brought many joyous celebrations, exciting travels and lots of pictures.
Martha loved children. She loved to challenge and help all children succeed.
The funeral servicewas conducted Saturday, May 6th at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Court & Washington Sts., Athens, OH with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Burial was in Alexander Cemetery, Athens, OH.
Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to go to Athens City Schools of Athens, Ohio. Please share a memory, a note of condolence, or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.