Laurel Jean Conner

August 14, 1946 - December 19, 2020

Laurel “Laurie” Jean (Aubitz) Conner, 74, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Montvale, NJ, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on December 19, 2020. She was born August 14, 1946 in Erie, PA to the late Jean and Charles “Chuck” Aubitz, and was preceded in death by her younger sister, Susan. Upon retirement in 2016, Laurie relocated to Alexandria to be closer to her family. A former teacher and office administrator, she was a member of Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, through which she enjoyed volunteering with the local Koinonia Foundation. Laurie also enjoyed art, especially painting with watercolor - which she proudly displayed throughout her home, as well as sculpting. Laurie is survived by her sons, Matt (Michelle) Conner and Ryan B. Conner; her grandchildren, Aidan, Ian, and Kyla Conner, who lovingly called her “Nana”; and her former husband and life-long friend, Brad Conner. Laurie was especially close to and grateful for her loving niece and caregiver, Nicole “Nikki” Krakora, and Awa Bayo, her home healthcare worker. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Laurie’s name to her favorite charity, Smile Train, at www.SmileTrain.org