Luann Dewitt

Luann Dewitt Obituary

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Age - 89

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September 10, 2023

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Alameda, CA

Luann DeWittJune 6, 1934 - June 30, 2023Longtime resident of Alameda, CAWell known and proud Alamedean, Luann DeWitt, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 89. She is survived by her son Terry Pattillo (Beth) of Virginia and their son Drew; son Dante DeWitt (Patty) of Tennessee and their 3 children Grace, Harrison and Claire; and son Christopher Pattillo (Candice) and his daughters Christine and Adlee of Tennessee; brother Terry Harrison (Susie) of Alameda, and their 3 children Julie, Tim and Jean. She is preceded in death by her daughter Tracy Pattillo. Luann was born in Rawlins WY on June 6, 1934, moved to Hibbard St. in Alameda in 1942 with her parents James and Lucille Harrison, sister, Kathleen and brother, Terry. She attended Haight grammar school and Alameda High School. She married Floyd Pattillo and had 2 children. Her first job was working for the City of Alameda before starting her career in social work for Alameda County in Oakland, where she would retire 35 years later. Luann later lived on Garfield Ave. , and after marrying Bob DeWitt, moved to the home on Central Ave. where she lived for nearly 50 years until moving into Oakmont Assisted Living for her final days. Luann was a parishioner at St. Philip Neri and a dedicated member of the League of Women Voters, the AAUW and the PEO. She loved to host a weekly breakfast at her home for her friends and was an active member in several bridge clubs. She will be missed by her family, friends and neighbors. For further information call, Harry Greer, Funeral Director (FDR-745), Alameda Funeral and Cremation Services, Alameda, CA

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