Laurel Ann Miller

Laurel Ann Miller passed away peacefully in Libby on her 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2024. 

She was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Glen and Agnes (Eggert) Snell and grew up in Whitehall, Michigan.

She married Ronald Olsen in February 1960. Together they had four children and divorced in 1971. Laurel then married Dale Martin afterwards, they had one daughter and later divorced. She then married Thomas Miller in 1982 and were married until Tom’s passing in 2017.

Laurel moved to Libby in 1977 and worked at several establishments in Libby. Most will remember her years of working at the bakery at Empire Foods. She will be fondly missed by her family for her unique sense of humor, common sense wisdom, love, fun spirit, compassion for those in need, both human and animals, and enthusiasm for life.

She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Miller; two daughters Laurie and Kristi; her parents Glen and Agnes (Eggert) Snell; four sisters; and three brothers. 

She is survived by children Terri (Marc) Nussbaum of Yaak, Tanya Olsen of Troy, and Daniel Olsen of Libby; grandsons Jedediah Nussbaum of Missoula and Levi Olsen of Troy; brothers and sisters-in laws; nieces and nephews; three stepchildren and their children.

There will be a private family service at a later time. If any desire, you can make donations to Kootenai Pets for Life. 

Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.