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Dorothy Lafferty, resident of Sheridan, Wy passed away at Westview Health Center, Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, after a long illness of dementia. She was 95 years old.
Dorothy was born in Ft. Laramie, Wy, August 29th, 1929. She raised her daughters in Torrington, Wy. She worked as a bookkeeper for Kansas Nebraska Gas Co. for a long period of time.
She met Robert Lafferty in her 70s and they married August 13th, 2005.
Dorothy is preceded, in death, by her parents; Ed & Bessie Barnett, one daughter; Connie Bechtholdt, two brothers; Eddie Barnett & Darrell Barnett, and husband Robert Lafferty.
Dorothy is survived by her other daughter, Jean Oaks, who cared for her the last few years. Dorothy has five grandchildren; Mathew Bechtholdt (Cheyenne, Wy), Christopher Gregg (Denver, Co), Brody Goregg (Crystal) (Denver, Co), Tanya Granum (James) (Sheridan, Wy), and Joshua Banks (Bridget) (Casper, Wy). Two great-grandchildren; Nico Garibaldi (Sheridan, Wy) and Grey Granum (Sheridan, Wy).
A graveside service will be held in Torrington, Wy at a later date.
My mother is at peace, with the Lord, now, her suffering has ended. (Jean Oaks)
Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.