Mary Kathleen "Kat" Layman

      Mrs. Mary Kathleen “Kat” Knowles Layman, age 89 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy, NC.  She was born on May 15, 1933, in Patrick County to the late David Early Knowles and Louemma Puckett Knowles.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Billy Layman; one sister, Stella Harris; and three brothers, Roy Knowles, Jack Wilson, and David Early Knowles, Jr.  Kat was a member of Community Primitive Baptist Church.  She was a sweet loving lady who loved the Lord, her family, her children, her Boston Terriers thru the years and working in her many beautiful flower beds.

        Surviving is one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Chris Hausler of Meadows of Dan; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Doug and Wanda Layman of Stuart, Jeff Layman of Stuart; three grandchildren, Heather Pendleton and husband, Chris, Jonathan Layman, Jacob Hausler; 6 great grandchildren, Haley, Karson, Maddie, Emma Rose, Adelyn, Harley; one brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Barbara Knowles of Meadows of Dan; special friends, Ruth Wingfield and Alice Cobbler; and several nieces and nephews.

        Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastors Danny Redman and Page Cobbler officiating.  Burial will follow in the Community Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Primitive Baptist Church c/o Brenda Ayers, 735 Clark House Farm Rd., Stuart, VA 24171.  Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.