Susan Ann Laffey

Susan A. Laffey, 50, of Runnells, IA passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018 after she fought a two year battle with colon cancer. Susan was born on February 27, 1968 in Des Moines, IA to Duane F. and Shirley (Rubel) Laffey.

Susan graduated from S.E. Polk High School and went to work at Altoona Hy-Vee. She worked there for 29 years, until her illness prevented her from doing so. She loved her job and enjoyed visiting with all the friends that she made there. However her greatest love was her dog, Gertie Francis Laffey.

Susan is survived by her mother, Shirley Laffey; siblings, Steve (Cara) Laffey of Runnells, Daren (Julie) Laffey of Runnells, Shawnda (Mark) Moore of Clive, and DJ (Carolyn) Laffey of Maxwell; nephews, Wade, Eric (Jenny), Patrick (Amber), Sean Laffey; Matt, Adam, Ryan (Haley) Laffey; Nolan Moore; Jared and Tyler Laffey; great-nieces, Addison Laffey and Layla Laffey; and a new great-niece due in August; and great-nephew, Arlo Laffey.

She was preceded in death by her father, Duane F. Laffey; sister, Sheryl Laffey; niece, Elizabeth Laffey; and her grandparents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday April 9, 2018 at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Ave S, Altoona, with burial to follow at Powers-Warren Cemetery in Runnells. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at Taylor House for their care and support in Susan’s final days.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Ss John and Paul Catholic Church Building Fund in memory of Susan.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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