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.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.