Laura was born July 3, 1954 in Independence, MO, a daughter of Raymond and Laura May (Crane) Sapp. She grew up living in Harrisonville, Independence, and Raymore, MO, before moving to Belton, MO. She worked for Dairy Queen as the manager. She was a member of the ASPCA.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her dog, Pari. She is survived by three sons: George D. Hanseley, Harrisonville, MO; Jeff R. Padgett and Dallas M. Hensley, both of Peculiar, MO; two daughters: Stephanie Padgett, Harrisonville, MO; and Sylvia Hensley, Pittsburg, KS; one brother, Billy J. Sapp, Oklahoma; two sisters: Katrina Citchenell, Montana; and Paula Chinn, Harrisonville, MO; 17 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
