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. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Clement Cheseldine, Audrey Emory, and Melvin Cheseldine.

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, Gray Knott (Hazel) of Mechanicsville, MD, Mike Knott (Janet) of Chaptico, MD, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and her sister Marie Graves of Avenue, MD.

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. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.