Peggy Knowles Layne

Peggy Marie Knowles Layne, 93, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was the wife of the late Mott Layne. Born in Madison Heights in 1928, she was the daughter of the late Harry Knowles, Sr. and Nannie Knowles. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Layne and four siblings, Harry Knowles, Jr., Edwin Knowles, Frances Brooks, and Thelma Fore. She is survived by her children, Peggy Eagle and husband Preston of Lynchburg, Dennis Layne and wife Robin of Forest, and Leslie Layne and husband David Tucker of Gladys; six grandchildren, Jason Baldwin, Shannon Andrews, Benjamin Layne, Jaime Layne, Tyler Layne, and Matthew Layne; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. A graveside will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Fort Hill Memorial Park. When attending services, please maintain social distancing and masks are required for everyone’s safety.