Laura May Knight, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Peculiar Lion's Club, 500 Schugg Ave., Peculiar, MO 64078.

Laura was born July 3, 1954 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Raymond O. and Patricia A. (Crane) Sapp. She grew up Independence and later moved to Raymore, MO, before landing in Harrisonville, MO. She worked many years as a manager for Dairy Queen in Harrisonville.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William R. Sapp; and her sister, Patricia A. Turner (Sapp). She is survived by her best friend and dog, Papi; three sons and two daughters: Jefferson R. Padgett, Stephanie A. Padgett, George D. Hensley, Dallas M. Hensley, and Sylvia JMR Hensley; 20 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Paula Chinn and Katrina K. Titchenell; one brother, William J. Sapp; and many nephews and nieces.