Dorothy Arlene Landis, 88, of Coupeville passed away at Careage of Whidbey on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013.

Mrs. Landis was born in Lansing, Mich., on May 1, 1925, to Oliver and Gladys (Murphy) McKimmy.

She attended schools in Lansing, eventually attending Lansing Community College. She was employed as a keypunch operator, bookkeeper and was in retail sales.

She moved from Lansing to Redmond in 1987.

While in Redmond, Dorothy was employed for a time at McDonald’s and then at Denny’s Restaurant, where she became known as “the pie lady” by many of the frequent customers.

Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, knitting and was an all-around homemaker, enjoying baking, canning and gardening and loved her deep-fried chicken. Dorothy was an active volunteer, working to help the elderly and children.

She moved to Whidbey Island in 1993, and she became a member of Coupeville Community Bible Church.

Dorothy is survived by her three children: Thomas Hugh Graham Sr. and wife Angelie of Coupeville; Sharon Marie Blawat and husband James of Montague, Mich.; and Shirley Mae Graham-Huggett and husband Mike of Lansing, Mich.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; five siblings: Ralph Edward McKimmy, Nancy Jean Bailey, Mollie Susan Manchester, Patsy Jane Fagen and Ruth Ann Hartsoff; also, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 2000.

Visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at Whidbey Memorial Chapel.

A Celebration of Life was held Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Coupeville Community Bible Church, Pastor Rick Karjaleinen officiating. Private inurnment will take place at Langley Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 915 – 2nd Avenue, #1054, Seattle, WA 98174.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories at www.whidbeymemorial.com