Pauline Marie Knott

Pauline Marie Knott, 82, of Luray, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

She was born on February 29, 1944, in Luray and was a daughter of the late Omar Davis and Virgie Mae Short Lang.

Pauline was a member of the Forward For Christ Baptist Church in Luray.

On November 23, 1968, she married John David Knott, who died on February 5, 2022.

Pauline is survived by a son, Eddie Knott and wife Angelia of Luray; a brother, Tommy Davis of Stanley; three sisters, Virgie Ann Price of North Carolina, Peggy Jean Nelson of Louisa, and Ruth Ann Atkins of Luray; two grandchildren, Kelly Beahm and husband Dwight, and Emily Buracker and husband James; and two great-grandchildren, Miley and Everett Beahm. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Penny Marie Knott; four brothers, Leo Davis, Homer Davis, Walter Davis and Randolph Lang; and a sister, Linda Smith.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at Forward For Christ Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at the church by Pastor Josh Parlett. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Luray.

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