Patricia S. "Pat" Landis, 98, of Mountville, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, peacefully at her home, in a family home that her father had built. She was the wife of the late Charles F. "Chill" Landis, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage before he passed away in 2011. She was born in Manor Township, daughter of the late Walter Greider Swords and Mary R. Minnich Swords. Pat was a graduate of Manor-Millersville High School and worked at St. Anne's Retirement Community for many years in various positions, before she retired at the age of 91. She was a lifelong and active member of Mountville Church of the Brethren. Pat enjoyed life, loved to laugh, and had an infectious smile that was hard to resist. Known lovingly as the "Great Matriarch", among her children, she was the glue that kept her family close. In later years, she enjoyed the fellowship that she found at the Columbia Senior Center. Pat loved her dogs, playing golf, reading and vacationing by the ocean. She served her community by volunteering in many roles throughout her life and was always available to help others.
She is survived by three children: Thomas (Linda) Landis, Suzanne (late James) Miller and Michael Landis (significant other: Shannon Woolman). She was the proud grandmother of: Dr. Zachary (Leah) Landis who are the parents of her two great-grandchildren: Carson and Addy. She was preceded in death by one sister: Frances "Aunt Bill" Musser.
The Memorial Service will be held at Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay Street, Mountville, PA 17554 on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Angela Finet, officiating. The Private Interment was in Mountville Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be held following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to be made to: Mountville Church of the Brethren or Columbia Senior Center, Memorial Fund (CAP), 601 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 www.caplanc.org. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.