Matie L. Layman Obituary (1930 - 2022)

Matie L. Layman, 92, a resident of Greencastle, PA, passed away on October 2, 2022. Mrs. Layman was born on June 26, 1930 in Goshen, Indiana and was a daughter of the late Willis and Nellie Culp Martin. She was a member of Pike Mennonite Church. On December 22, 1963, she married David Solomon Layman who passed away on September 10, 2012. Having a love for children, she worked in daycare and foster care while single and married and then in 1965, she and her husband adopted three boys. Matie was proud to say she was the last surviving of her siblings. Surviving are John Layman of Cornwell Indiana, Tony Layman and wife Marilyn of Bergton, Dorothy Layman of Harrisonburg and husband Sergio, Colleen Meyers and husband Curtis of Greencastle, PA; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Martin and Rosetta Martin and 12 grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Layman was preceded in death by a son, Robert Layman; siblings, Louise Zimmerman and husband Edwin, Truman Martin and wife Lois, Vivian Troyer and husband Paul, Leon Martin and wife Anna, Marion Martin, Miriam Martin (infant sister), Mildred Martin, Eugene Martin. Ministers of the Church will conduct a funeral service on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Pike Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the church. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.