Theodosia Ripley Landis, age 99, of St. Simons Island, Georgia, passed away on December 1, 2019. Mrs. Landis was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 16, 1920. She was the eldest daughter of the late Theodosia and Thomas A. Ripley. She grew up in Atlanta, attending Girls High, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University and Georgia State University.
Mrs. Landis is survived by her sons, Steve Landis (Janie) of St. Simons and Allan Landis (Lura) of Peachtree City, GA and her daughter, Ouida Chambless (Phil) of Huntersville, NC. In addition to seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, she is also survived by her brother, Thomas A. Ripley, Jr.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Earle Landis, married 75 years, as well as her sisters, Ouida Hotch and Mary Warren.
For 25 years she was an elementary school teacher and a principal with Fulton County School System. She served at Liberty Guinn, High Point and Guy Webb elementary schools. After her retirement in 1985, she and Richard traveled extensively. She also volunteered as a docent in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and St. Simons, and enjoyed quilting and square dancing. She was an active member of both Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta and St. Simons Presbyterian Church.
The family wishes to convey heartfelt thanks to Susan Battle for her caregiving over the past 7 years and also to the staff at Addington Place and Heartland Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to your favorite charity in her honor.
A private graveside service is being planned for a later date in Atlanta.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ed Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home and Oglethorpe Crematorium in Brunswick, Georgia. www.edomillerandsons.com
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