Mary Belinda Knott
February 25, 1920 ~ September 10, 2015
Mary Belinda Knott (Linnie, Nana), 95 ½ , of Chaptico, MD formerly from Abell, MD, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 10, 2015, at her home. Born on February 25, 1920 in Abell, MD she was the daughter of the late Agnes G. Cheseldine and Richard B. Cheseldine. Mary was the loving wife of the late Sidney Bryan Knott whom she married on April 8, 1939 in Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, MD, and who preceded her in death on November 3, 1999. Mary is survived by her children, Andrew Knott (Ree), of Chaptico, MD, Roy Knott (Virginia) of Chaptico, MD, Sam Knott (Barbara Jean) of Chaptico, MD, Diane Carr (Gary) of Alexandria, VA, Donald Knott of Chaptico, MD, Gary Knott (Hazel) of Mechanicsville, MD, Mike Knott (Janet) of Chaptico, MD, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and her sister Marie Graves of Avenue, MD. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Clement Cheseldine, Audrey Emory, and Melvin Cheseldine. Mary was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD, and was a homemaker. She was an avid flower gardener.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico, MD with Father Charles Gallagher officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be: Andrew Knott, Roy Knott, Sam Knott, Donald Knott, Brad Carr, Mike Knott, and Bryan Knott. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ree Knott, Virginia Knott, Barbara Jean Knott, Diane Knott Carr, Brenda Carr, Kim Carr, Janet Knott, and Gary Knott. Contributions may be made to ACTS (A Community That Cares) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, MD 20618, and Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was obviously a special lady and had a loving family. Everyone took care of her and you were blessed to have her for so long. Our prayers are with your family in the difficult days ahead. Love, Ed and Phyllis
Nana had a beautiful send off surrounded by her family and a lot of love. Now her beautiful soul is at peace and in heaven with Pop Pop. They both were wonderful people and will continue to live on in our hearts with lots of wonderful memories. Love you Nana, now an Angel watching over us.
Mrs. Knott had to be a beautiful lady inside and out as is so evident by the wonderful family that she has left behind. May many memories keep her close to your hearts until you meet again. We send our thoughts and prayers to each of you and hope each day ahead will bring a measure of comfort.
Sammy,Barbara Jean and family.I never met ” Nana” in person but heard a lot about her from Taylor and Erin. Tom and I send prayers and condolences.May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tom and Mary Ann Hickey
As you say good-bye to a wonderfull women remember you did all you could she needed nothing you all stayed and hung together taking care of her your love shows she did a remarkable job raiseing a beautifull family I hope you have peace of mind knowing how greatly you all loved her.
I will never forget when Aunt Linnie and Uncle Bryan came up to see me at the Washington hospital center in 1991 after my heart operation and gave me flowers and a teddy bear. Uncle Bryan teased me that he was going to bring a pig from Bradford Reeve’s farm to use for my pig heart valve and he was going to take the rest back home to make a stuffed ham. I chose a mechanical valve instead. Aunt Linnie put so many wonderful memories in my heart when I was growing up, I will cherish them forever. Johnny & Martha Knott’s daughter
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My Momma, (Nancy Knott Thompson Miller)is up in Heaven as we speak throwin a family reunion “House Party” with crabcakes, green beans and stuffed ham. Aunt Linnie is bringin her potato salad. My grandmother(Lessie Knott Thompson) ia bringin german chocolate cake. They are havin more fun then we are. Think happy thoughts.
To the entire Knott family. As I reflect on the many memories that I have of Aunt Linnie & Uncle Bryon I thought about my visits as a child, then on to adulthood visiting Grandma Cheseldine when she moved there. As the years past my visits soon included my Dad. He also looked forward & enjoyed visiting his sister. They laughed & carried on as they reminisced about their youth. After his death I continued to visit her and watched her slowly decline. Now that she is finally at peace & no longer suffering, its comforting for me to know that she has reunited with her beloved husband, family & friends. Finally I want to commend all of my cousins & their families for the loving care & devotion that each of you gave her during the past & especially these last months. Love, Mary Agnes
Sammy and Family, We send our heartfelt sympathy to you. Even though we never met your mom, we heard you talk of her, with love, so often. She lived a long life with her family always nearby and that is a blessing. You are in our prayers.
Andrew, Ree, Karen, Donna and Brian, Joe and I send our love and big hugs during this time of loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and provide the comfort, strength, peace and wonderful memories of Mrs. Knott to take you through these sad days. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
To the entire Knott family…We are glad that you had your beautiful Mother for so many years and she will be missed. I know that the family took such good care of her and she was surrounded by love when she passed over. Keep all the fond memories in your hearts and know that she will always be with you.
My sincerest condolences to the Knott family for the loss of your mother. She must have been a fine woman to have raised such wonderful children.