Doris Teresa Knott

January 22, 1933 - August 5, 2008

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church of Medley's Neck, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Visitation:
 

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
 

Doris Teresa Angle Knott, 75 of Leonardtown, MD died August 5, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children. Born January 22, 1933 at Bushwood Wharf in Bushwood, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lillian Angle.  She is survived by 12 siblings, Betty Hager of Louisiana, Agnes Clements of California, Catherine Hughes of Ridge, MD, Mary Pilkerton of Leonardtown, MD, Beatrice Rollins and Dorothy Cullinan of North Carolina, Clara Gatton of Helen, MD, Thomas Angle of Tennessee and George Angle of Ridge, four deceased brothers and one deceased sister. As a child she attended various schools, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Holy Angels Catholic School, Our Lady’s Catholic School, St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from Great Mills High School. She is survived by her husband James (Bunky) A Knott Sr. of 56 happy and wonderful years, married October 11, 1951 at Our Lady’s Church in Medleys Neck.  She was the mother of five children, Joan Marie Knott Fennington of Baltimore, MD husband Allan Fennington, James A Knott Jr. of Potomac Shores, Valley Lee, MD wife Patricia Mae Knott, Linda Faye Knott Hammett of Valley Lee, MD husband Rocky Hammett, Brenda Lee Knott Laney of Leonardtown, MD husband Michael W. Laney, Sr. and Jennifer Lynn Knott Russell of Abell, MD husband Robert A. Russell, Jr. She was a grandmother of seven, Tracy Keen, Heather Smith, Michael Laney, Jr., Crissy Hammett, Justin Knott, Christopher Laney and Sophie Russell and great grandmother of eight, Cade Keen, Owen Keen, Blake Smith, Brayden Smith, Hunter Smith, Madeleine Smith, Lily Rose Hill and Justin Knott, Jr.   Step grandmother to, Reahanna Thomas and Dawn Katz and step great grandmother to, Drake Thomas, Cole Katz, Laydon Katz and Blake Katz. She has two very special relatives who she always called her sisters, Shirley Stone and Rosalie Roderick and two adopted daughters Mary McGinnis and Linda Howe. Teresa was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved everyone. Her joy in life was her family. She loved to collect bells from all over the world and Avon figurines. She loved flowers, especially roses, playing bingo, playing pitch and going to Dover Downs to play the slot machines. She loved to sit, watch and feed the birds and squirrels. She enjoyed going camping with her family and sitting by the campfire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows and always looked forward to getting her ice cream cones. She had a special little dog named Skippy. She lived for the holidays and weekends spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends.   If you weren’t there by 12 o’clock on Saturday she was calling to see where you were.  She always enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables in the summertime. The greatest gift that she gave others is the belief that you can accomplish anything that you pursue in life. Her words of encouragement have helped many through the most difficult times in their lives. She always instilled in her children the belief that all you need in life is love and respect. We will never forget the women who cared when others turned away, and brought so much sunshine and hope that lighted up each day of our lives. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady’s Catholic Church of Medley’s Neck with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Laney, Christopher Laney, Justin Knott, Donald Knott, Tommy Angle and Bobby Wimberly. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Blake Smith, Brayden Smith, Hunter Smith, Cade Keen, Owen Keen, Justin Knott Jr., Drake Thomas, George Quade (Dinky), John W. Knott, James L. Knott, son in laws, Robert A. Russell Jr., Mike Laney Sr., Rocky Hammett and Allen Fennington. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Happy Thanksgiving Nannie Ma! We love you and miss you! Love, Blake, Brayden, Hunter, Madeleine"
- Brayden, Hunter, Madeleine and Blake Smith
- Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008

"Nannie, You have a funny way of showing up just when I need you. I ran across the very last card I every got from you...Thank you. It helps so much when you start to doubt things. I miss you so much and can't even begin to explain how much you meant to me. I miss my morning phone calls the most right now. Hey Old Lady! Time to get up and get moving and you asking me to call you Sweet Thing! You were such a sweet, kinda, loving person who also knew how to put a smile on my face and give the words of encourgment I needed, when I needed them. As I've heard someone say before...wrap your wings around yourself Nannie, I'm sending you the biggest hug ever! Love you always and forever! Love, Heather"
- Gary and Heather Smith
- Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2008

"Nannie, It's been a day over 3 months since you left us and not a day goes by that we don't think of you! Just wanted you to know we miss you and love you! "
- Heather and Gary Smith
- Posted: Friday, November 7, 2008

"Happy Halloween Nannie Maw! We hope you get lots of good treats for Halloween. We love you and miss you! "
- Blake, Brayden, Hunter and Madeleine Smith
- Posted: Friday, October 31, 2008

"It's been two months Nannie and somedays are a little easier than others. I try to think of the things you would be saying to make us laugh, comfort us, advice and saying "Why are you still crying for me?" "I told you things are going to be ok." I know they will in time. I'm hoping to go home soon to visit everyone and pop. He's doing ok, keeping himself busy but I know you can see that. Keep watching over us and giving us the strenth to make it thru. Keep sending the butterflies and moms grasshopper also. Love you always, Heather "
- Smith Heather
- Posted: Monday, October 6, 2008

"Nannie, It's been a month since you left us and some days are better then others. I miss you smiling face, laughter and advice you would give me. (In one ear and out the other or the other phase we would say.) The kids are doing well and think about you often and the memories that they have. Thank you! I miss you and love you! Keeping sending the butterflies. Love you always and forever, Heather"
- Heather M Smith
- Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2008

"Mom it has been 1 month since you left us.I miss you more and more each day,your beautiful smile your words of encouragement and just being there for me.Never forget how much I loved you and that I will never forget what a wonderful mom you were and and wonderful nannie to my children.I know that you are at peace now but if I could bring you back home with us I would. I LOVE YOU Mom FOREVER! LOVE, BRENDA "
- Brenda Laney
- Posted: Friday, September 5, 2008

"I love you and Miss you so Much Nannie. Watch over us all! Love you Heather"
- HM Smith
- Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2008

"Your whole family are in our prayers and we send our love to all at this most difficult time in your life. The thing I will remeber the most about Aunt Teresa is that she loved her family with her whole heart and soul. She will be missed greatly by all. My memories are all good of her. What a wonderful loving person. We will never forget her. With love to all. "
- Norman & Charlene Elliott
- Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008

"Thinking alot about you today. Thanks for my angel in the sky. I know things will be ok in time but it's just so hard right now. I hope your enjoying your new home and it's everythng you have always imagined it would be. Keep watching over us and give us the strength to make it thru to the next day. I love you and miss you! Love, Heather Heather"
- H Smith
- Posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

"Jimmy, Justin,Linda & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow."
- Paula & Bob Feldman
- Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008

"I know Mrs Knott will be missed she has had health issues for many years and is truly loved by family and friends. I went to school with Tracy Abell and know Jennifer also I hope all are doing well in this trying time. Rocky & Linda I hope that you are hanging in there because your mom/mother-in-law was a wonderful lady who will be missed. My condolences to the family. "
- Mary Ann Bogie-Clark
- Posted: Monday, August 11, 2008

"We have lost a loving, kind hearted lady and heaven has gained an angel. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sure your cottage is everything you said it would be. We love you so much Aunt Teresa. Love always, CJ n April"
- CJ Knott and April Pilkerton
- Posted: Friday, August 8, 2008

"Jenny and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jenny, place your hand in the middle of your chest; your Mom is there. You are a part of her. Your friend, Sharon"
- Sharon Lacey
- Posted: Friday, August 8, 2008

"Dear family, We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Dialysis Staff of Leonardtown"
- BMA Leonardtown
- Posted: Friday, August 8, 2008

"To Bea & Dorothy..My thoughts, prayers and sypathy to you and your family on the passing of your sister. Jean Stansbury Winslow GMHS class of "63""
- Jean Stansbury Winslow
- Posted: Friday, August 8, 2008

"Aunt Teresa is such a beautiful woman, inside and out. We were blessed with her love & kindness and will miss her dearly. Our lives were touched by an angel on this earth who has now gone to heaven to watch over us until we meet again. Love you all and will keep you in prayers."
- Gale Crawford (Roderick)
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Linda, We are so sorry for your loss. Just remember all the good memories and it will help all of you threw this difficult time. God bless you all.Our prayers are with you.Love"
- Kenny and Judy Heard
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Linda, Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. God bless and keep you."
- Bob, Karen & Colby Clements
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"My prayers are with each and everyone of you. Jenny, be strong my friend."
- Stephanie Taylor
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Jenny and Family - Thinking of you at this difficult time and extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. "
- Melissa and Rusty Lacey
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always treasure the memories and hold them close to our hearts. She has promised to be our guardian angel to watch over us in Texas. She was going to take a train or a plane but now she has her Wings. God Bless You All."
- Rosalie & Jim Roderick
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"OUr deepest sympathies are with your family at this most difficult time. You were blessed with the love of a very special Lady, something so many never get to experience. Treasure your memories and hold on tight to each other. Nannie will always be a part of each of you and her love you will help you through this difficult time. If there is anything we can do we are just a call away. Our love~"
- Dirt & VIcki Johnson
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Mr.Knott, Joanie, Jimmy, Linda, Brenda, Jenny, and Tracy,and families, I am very sorry for your loss. Maw-Maw was a very special person, not only to me, but to everyone that knew her. I am sure she is enjoying her cottage with Skippy and sticking her feet in the stream. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Brenee'"
- Brenee Lucarelli
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Tracy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."
- Aurora Hutchinson
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Linda, I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May God bless and be you and your family."
- Marilyn Brown
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Please accept our sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time."
- Larry & Cora Norris
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Linda and family, may God bless you and help your family through these hard times. I know you will miss your mother. Keep the memories in your heart. Know that you have friends that are thinking about you."
- Jimmy and Betty Ryce
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"We have been thinking about all of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was a wonderful, kind person and I know you will all miss her dearly. "
- Annette Quigg
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"May you find comfort in the eternal promise that Aunt Teresa has stepped onto the shores of heaven and that she has been welcomed by the loving hand of God. Remembering you in your sorrow and praying that God will reveal His loving presence. All our love."
- Sharon & John McKenzie
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Nanny you will always watch over us and keep us straight. I will never forget you none of us will. You always had a way to make us smile even at our unhappiest times. through thick and thin you have always stuck by us and helped push us through. Ill always remember what you said nanny "Just keep smilin no matter what may happen, time heals all". And we all know we are going to miss our sunday family breakfast, snappin beans, opening a fresh jar of your famous pickles and our long talks. Just before her passing she told me " I couldnt have asked for a better life, better friends or better family, Im proud of all of you never forget that." we never will nanny. I know your up above now watchin us all without pain or suffering putting your feet in the warm water and watching skippy your finally home nanny. We will always love you and will never forget you. It was you who helped make me the man I am today and for that I am eternally gratefull. Love, Ding"
- Chris Laney
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Dear Knott family, Mom, Linda, and I have been remebering and sharing good thoughts and stories of Teresa. What good memories we have. Our families shared many good times, especially Marshall Hall. Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts feel the sorrow. God bless you all. Remember the good times. Mary "
- Mary Bowles-Grimes
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

""I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Crissy if you need a a friend to talk to i am always here. I love you.""
- Rebecca Cardinal
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"So sorry to hear of your loss. No more suffering and pain. I know she is in a better place. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda "
- Brenda Mayor
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Jenny and family I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a wonderful person and as you all do I have many fond memories of her when we were teens. God Bless you all my thoughts and prayers are with you."
- Willie Ridgell
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Jimmy, Brenda, Linda, Jenny and the rest of the family. So sorry to hear about your Mom, I'm sure she will be watching over you all from heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please call on us if there is anything we can do for you."
- Debbie and Vernon Saunders
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"The Knott family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was the glue that held the family together, and I know you all will miss her terribly. May you find comfort in knowing that her work was done here on earth and God had bigger plans for her in heaven. Tracy, I know how close you were to your Grandmother and how much she meant to you. I'm sure you'll remember all the lessons she taught you and all the good times you shared together during the time you lived with her. You will always have the memories to comfort you now and in the future. If we can be of help to any of you in any way please give us a call. Love and prayers to all. Carol & John Ward "
- Carol Ward
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Brenda and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We know how special your mother was to all the people in her life. We hope the many good memories bring comfort in the days to come. Lynne, Rick, and Dylan Molen"
- Lynne Molen
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Nannie, I will make sure your little "curly top" Lily Rose will never forget you. We will tell her when she gets older how wonderful of a person you were. I will remember everything you told me and miss you dearly. I know you will be watching over all of us in heaven. Tell Skippy we all miss him too! Love, Crissy, Robert and Lily Rose "
- Crissy Hammett
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Dearest Brenda and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that knowing your Mom is in heaven will comfort you in the days ahead, give you strength and help you find hope in each other. We are here if you need us. Much Love, Pat, Tracey, Lydia, and Emily"
- Pat & Tracey Wilkinson
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and your family during this time and always. Thinking of you all in this difficult time, Sheila, Ricky & Tabitha Greer"
- Sheila Greer
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"I am sorry to hear about your loss, let me know if there is anything that you need!"
- Carrie Norris
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Crissy, I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family grow closer during the healing process, and recall all the good memories you shared with your grandmother."
- Matt Brookins
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Please accept our sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are here to support you in your grieving process. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. With heartfelt condolences, Shelly Knott & Eric Kirkpatrick"
- Shelly Knott
- Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

"Nannie, I hope your up there looking down on us. I hope your cottage is everything you told us about and your enjoying sticking your feet in the stream under the big oak tree. Love, Heather "
- Heather Smith
- Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2008