Martha died on May 22, 1802 and lies in rest next to her husband

After the death of George Washington, Martha's health, which had always been a little problematic, rapidly deteriorated. On May 22, 1802, Martha Washington passed away, just two and a half years after her husband, much to the shock of her extended family.

Even more, wealth was given to the Custis heirs by Martha's passing. The four grandchildren of Martha each got large sums of money and land that had been kept in trust for them for many years. Additionally, everyone was given a portion of the so-called "dower slaves," who are the offspring of the slaves that Martha's first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, formerly possessed.

Martha Washington was buried in the traditional Washington family tomb vault at Mount Vernon after passing away. The bodies of George and Martha Washington and several family members were transferred from the ancient vault to a comparable building inside the current enclosure at Mount Vernon in 1831 by the remaining executors of George's estate. This monument still exists today.