Laura Ann Witten (known to all as Laurie), 84, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Harmony of Savannah. 

Laurie was born August 29, 1941, to Oswald and Hilda Howell in Detroit,  MI. After the family moved to Florida, she graduated from Pompano Beach High School. She then attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina. After graduation she moved to Chicago, IL and continued her education. She worked in fashion retailing. She also met the love of her life, Joe Witten. They were married on July 6, 1963. She became a loving homemaker for her children and a support to Joe in their many moves: Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, Toronto, Seattle and finally to retirement at The Landings in Savannah. 

Laurie was always active in her children’s activities. She was also a volunteer, at libraries and galleries in the towns she lived in. She loved reading, bridge, book club, art, and music. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Savannah and sang in the church choir. 

Laure is survived by her husband, Joe Witten; daughter Cheryl (Jorge Garcia), Witten of Rowayton, CT and San Sebastian, Spain; son Michael (Jennifer) Witten of Bothell, WA; grandchildren Matthew and Kate; sister, Carol Bridgham and partner, Marlene Young. 

Laurie was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Hilda Newell, and beloved grandmother, Laura Wallace. 

A service will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Skidaway Island (3 Westridge Road, Savannah, GA 31411) on February 25 at 2 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the music fund at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.