Margaret Rector Scott

Margaret was born at home in The Plains, Virginia on June 16, 1930 to Eleanor and Howard Rector, Margaret lived in The Plains for most of her childhood and later moved to Falls Church and Arlington, Virginia where she attended Washington and Lee High School.

Margaret was quoted once as saying, “I feel like my life began when I met Dana.” She was referring to the man who would become her future husband, Dana Lee Scott, Sr. Margaret and Dana met on a blind date and were married three months later on October 14, 1950 in Chevy Chase, Maryland—a union that lasted almost 50 years until Dana’s death in August 2000.

Margaret was happiest at her home of 58 years located in Annandale, Virginia surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It was the gathering place for many family celebrations and holidays. The Christmas holidays were particularly memorable. Margaret spent weeks transforming her house into a magical place for the family holiday meal and gift exchange. She was incredibly generous and nothing gave her more joy than the squeals of delight that filled the house as gifts were opened and shared.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Lee Scott, Sr.; her infant sons, Alex Scott and Michael Scott; as well as her parents, Howard and Eleanor Rector; and her nine siblings–Charlotte, Helen, Doris, Nell, Rena, Nestle, Lucille, Elwood, and Jimmy.

Margaret is survived by her son, Dana Lee Scott, Jr. (Lois Briggs), her daughter, Karen Scott Nelson (J. Randolph Nelson), her daughter, Robin Scott Millay (Roger Millay), her son, Gordon Scott (Barbara Scott), and her son, Greg Scott (Mindy Scott). She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren—a granddaughter, Shannon Hellem; a granddaughter, Laurel Royer (Brian Royer); a granddaughter, Kimberley Hellem (Chris Snyder); a grandson, Andrew Scott (Ashley Smith); a granddaughter, Kristin Millay (Eric Jacobi); a granddaughter, Kelsey Millay (Peter Mindnich), a granddaughter, Allison Scott (AJ White), a grandson, Alex Scott (Josie Kupsky); and a grandson, Brian Scott. She is survived by her cherished great-grandchildren, Liam Scott Royer, Sophie Millay Mindnich, and Baby Boy Millay Jacobi.

Those wishing to express their condolences may meet with members of the Scott Family from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd. Springfield, Virginia. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, Virginia. A graveside service will occur Sunday, May 28, 2023 from 2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia. All arrangements are by Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 an organization that Margaret supported faithfully for many years.

The Scott Family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated and caring staff of Aarondale Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Community in Springfield, Virginia and our deepest gratitude for the love and concern bestowed on Margaret by her devoted neighbors, The Erway Family.