Nancy Sweeny Marshall's Obituary
Nancy Sweeny Marshall passed away at Innova Loudoun Hospital of Ashburn, Va on June 20, 2023. Nancy was born January 25, 1936, and, at 87 years old, was the cherished matriarch of the Marshall clan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Charles H. (Charlie) Marshall; her sister, Isabelle Schuessler; her siblings-in-law – Judy Rogers, Jacqueline Zacke (Philip), and Ted Marshall (Marcy); her children Sandy Boone (Tim), Robin Lambert (Dennis), Chip Marshall (Carolyn); 9 Grandchildren – Marshall, Russell, Elena, Paul, Rob, Kelly, Rory, Jack, Alice; 7 Great-Grandchildren – Ayla, Charlie, Adeline, Brooks, Matthew, Ryder, Austin; and many nieces and nephews.
Nancy attended Madison College before transferring to the University of Maryland. At Maryland, Nancy met Charlie in the lunch room where Charlie would habitually make friends with the ladies to ort out some extra lunch!
Nancy dedicated her life to being a mother and homemaker, and that same dedication led to decades of volunteerism in leading youth organizations, church organizations, PTAs, the Advisory Council to the Baltimore County (MD) Board of Education, and the SML Home Tour. Throughout the years, Nancy’s professional life was centered in fashion, education, and professional writing.
The love of Nancy’s life (besides Charlie) was art in any form including fashion, artwork, home design and decorating. She especially enjoyed hosting parties for local friends and get-aways with out-of-town family and friends. Boating, the company of her neighbors, and Bridge card friends were all happy pastimes. With Charlie, she began the tradition of Christmas season open houses by local model railroaders for SML residents, an extension of their train display in their Maryland Christmas tree farm barn.
Nancy and Charlie retired to Smith Mountain Lake later in life and developed a genuine love for the Lake and the Franklin County VA area. They maintained a residence at Smith Mountain Lake until 2021, and loved participating at Trinity Ecumenical Parish as well as helping local charities.
Nancy will be missed, but her memory will comfort family and friends for decades to come. As the famed English humorist Terry Pratchett once said, “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.” That being the case, Nancy will live forever.
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