Beverly A. Lafferty, formerly of Sarasota, FL, and Laconia, NH, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in St. Paul, MN.
The daughter of John and Barbara (Fox) Hokenson, she was born in Milwaukee, WI, on September 24, 1928. She graduated from Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, with a BA in History.
Beverly is survived by her children, Barbara (Loren) Braun of Golden Valley, MN, Ann (Martin) Corbett of Mt. Holly, NJ, Timothy Lafferty of Santa Cruz, CA, Dan (Barbara) Lafferty of Los Angeles, CA, Patrick (Bridget) Lafferty of Wauwatosa, WI, and Sean (Sharon) Lafferty of New York City, NY; her 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; in-laws Sr. Nancy Lafferty, Virginia Struve, Judy Lafferty, Sr. Andre Lafferty, Elaine Hokenson; many nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, V. Clayton Lafferty, her parents, and her brothers Charles and John.
Beverly was a member of St. Geneveive’s Catholic Church in Centerville, MN. She was a hospice volunteer for many years and taught religion to church youth. She traveled the world with her beloved husband and sponsored numerous family reunion trips to exotic places. She collected unusual glassware and excelled at sewing, knitting, and needlework. She enjoyed playing bridge, attending the theatre, and spending time with her family.
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