Claudia Lafferty, 78 of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on January 29, 2024. Her sweet personality and gentle demeanor endeared her very much to her friends. Her humor and pleasantness was contagious. She was an avid Chiefs fan, always enthusiastically looking forward to game day! Claudia delighted in making crafts with her friends and constructing unique creations. She was a marvelous cook and took great joy in teaching her culinary skills to others. She liked to experiment with new cooking methods and creating enjoyable tasting foods. Her death was preceded in life by her husband, Robert Lafferty, to whom she was married more than 50 years. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.