Lisa Marie DeWitt was born on June 3, 1981 and crossed over on December 28, 2021. It is with comfort we know she has rejoined her mom.

Lisa was born in Berkeley, and she moved with her family to Southern Humboldt when she was 3 years old. She attended Redway Elementary, Miranda Junior High and South Fork High School. In her Southern Humboldt years Lisa was often surrounded by her group of friends and was always the life of the party. Lisa dreamed of being a mom, and in 2005 her dreams came true as she welcomed Skyy into this world.

Lisa worked at Green’s Pharmacy and the movie theater in Garberville and after moving to Eureka held various retail jobs. Lisa was a dedicated volunteer helping start the Jefferson Community Center, organizing the park-building project, starting the youth afterschool program and teaching sign language and parenting classes. Lisa was also a member of the Neighborhood Improvement Project (organizing alley clean-ups), the annual safety fair and other activities. Lisa loved helping people. Lisa’s non-judgmental spirit was a welcoming presence and her laughter filled the room and put everyone at ease. Lisa also provided respite care for foster families, as her home was always a warm and welcome environment for those in need.

Lisa was preceded in death by her mom and best friend Ursula DeWitt, her uncle Eddie Pratt and all four grandparents. She is survived by her son, Skyy Allen Joseph Garrett, her father Joseph DeWitt, her brothers Joey and Adrian DeWitt, her half-sister Katina LaFond, her aunt Linda DeWitt and numerous aunts, uncles, friends and her West Side family from Jefferson.

A celebration of life will be held at Jefferson Community Center on February 19, at 2 p.m. on the back patio or in the auditorium with the windows open. Please expect to observe Covid protocols.

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