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Claudia Ann Sammis LaPierre
Claudia Ann Sammis LaPierre age 69, of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina born January 26, 1956 passed March 16, 2025 at her home in Kitty Hawk. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Edna Sammis of Stony Brook, New York.
She is survived by her loving family including her husband of 48 years Greg LaPierre and two children, Chad LaPierre and Michelle Ann LaPierre. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Emma LaPierre, Joseph Yengel and Lorelei LaPierre; her very close brother, Brad Sammis and his wife Stephanie; as well as many loving in-laws and close friends.
Claudia was a teacher at Manteo Elementary School for eight years where she was highly respected and made many lifelong friends. Claudia belonged to a bunco group as well as a ladies supper club where she nurtured those friendships and made many new ones. Claudia was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend and was called to heaven way too soon. She will be missed every second of every day.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the SPCA of the Outer Banks. A celebration of life will be held in early June. Please share condolences with the family at Gallopfuneralservices.com.
Condolences
Greg So sorry to hear Ms Claudia passed. Much prayers and love to you and your family.
Best mom I could ever ask for. God was looking out for me when he made her my mom. You will forever be missed
Greg and family, I am heartbroken for you and your family. I will miss her. She was always so nice and giving. She will be sorely missed.
Greg and family. The ripples of love, care, laughter, and wisdom that she shared with us continue to spread through her heart for her family, her friends and her students. She was truly a light in the world. I will never, never forget her and will always miss her dearly. Praying for you all. Much love, Kathy Heinrich
My heart goes out to the La Pierre family. Claudia expressed to me such great love and care for her family and friends. She warmly welcomed us in her home, and she was incredibly thoughtful with hospitality. I feel blessed to have known her. Claudia, a true sweetheart, will always be missed, as she beautifully and individually touched hearts. I wish Claudia’s family comfort and peace through this initial difficult time of loss. May loved ones around you support you through grief. Sincerely & affectionately, Barby
Hi Greg, Am very sorry to hear this news….. hoping your wonderful 48 yrs together, gives you some consolation , in your time of sorrow! Hope to one day ,all of us get together for one last celebration.
Greg, I’m so sorry for your loss. I only met Claudia the one time with you at your home. During that 1/2 hour visit she welcomed me and it felt like I knew her for years. Having spent 48 years together will leave you with loving memories. Sending thought and prayers to you and your family. Steve
To my uncle and cousins and families... I feel your grief and I am sorry for what you now have to go through. We all love(d) her very much. God bless.
Greg, I am so very sorry to hear this news, my heart is hurting. Gosh know she was a doll and will be missed. Greg I am here if I can do anything to help. Prayers for you and your family.
The best Grandma! Such a beautiful soul and so loved from many! Look out for me up there i miss you dearly❤️
Greg, words cannot describe how sorry I am. Claudia was always so cheerful and friendly. I truly enjoyed the times I was around her. She will be missed greatly.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Claudia’s family and friends. My heart breaks for Greg and his family. Claudia was such a wonderful person and hope all the wonderful memories keep her spirit alive …
What a wonderful photo! I feel fortunate to have known Claudia. I’m thankful she is no longer suffering, but she was definitely taken way too soon. Sending love & condolences to Greg and family.
Greg, we are so sorry about Claudia’s untimely passing. Our condolences to you and the entire family, with prayers that God will stay close by your side to provide the love and strength needed to get through a difficult time like this. John and Roe
Greg, My Heart Brakes for You and Your Family. I am So Sorry .Claudia was So Beautiful inside and out . She Made This World So Much Sweeter.Praying For All Who Loved Her . She touched So Many . So Loved and So Missed .
Greg, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg and family, sad to hear about Claudia! Had privilege to work with her at MES! Dedicated to students! Enjoyed her friendship! May comfort of wonderful memories be granted to each heart as you share the once upon a time great memories! Prayers and caring thoughts!
Greg I’m so sorry to hear this Claudia was such a sweet woman my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Greg So sorry to hear Ms Claudia passed. Much prayers and love to you and your family.
Best mom I could ever ask for. God was looking out for me when he made her my mom. You will forever be missed
Greg and family,
I am heartbroken for you and your family. I will miss her. She was always so nice and giving. She will be sorely missed.
Greg and family.
The ripples of love, care, laughter, and wisdom that she shared with us continue to spread through her heart for her family, her friends and her students. She was truly a light in the world. I will never, never forget her and will always miss her dearly.
Praying for you all.
Much love,
Kathy Heinrich
My heart goes out to the La Pierre family. Claudia expressed to me such great love and care for her family and friends. She warmly welcomed us in her home, and she was incredibly thoughtful with hospitality. I feel blessed to have known her. Claudia, a true sweetheart, will always be missed, as she beautifully and individually touched hearts. I wish Claudia’s family comfort and peace through this initial difficult time of loss. May loved ones around you support you through grief.
Sincerely & affectionately, Barby
Hi Greg,
Am very sorry to hear this news….. hoping your wonderful 48 yrs together, gives you some consolation , in your time of sorrow! Hope to one day ,all of us get together for one last celebration.
Greg, I’m so sorry for your loss. I only met Claudia the one time with you at your home. During that 1/2 hour visit she welcomed me and it felt like I knew her for years. Having spent 48 years together will leave you with loving memories. Sending thought and prayers to you and your family. Steve
To my uncle and cousins and families… I feel your grief and I am sorry for what you now have to go through. We all love(d) her very much. God bless.
Greg, I am so very sorry to hear this news, my heart is hurting. Gosh know she was a doll and will be missed. Greg I am here if I can do anything to help. Prayers for you and your family.
The best Grandma! Such a beautiful soul and so loved from many! Look out for me up there i miss you dearly❤️
Greg, words cannot describe how sorry I am. Claudia was always so cheerful and friendly. I truly enjoyed the times I was around her. She will be missed greatly.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Claudia’s family and friends. My heart breaks for Greg and his family. Claudia was such a wonderful person and hope all the wonderful memories keep her spirit alive …
What a wonderful photo! I feel fortunate to have known Claudia. I’m thankful she is no longer suffering, but she was definitely taken way too soon. Sending love & condolences to Greg and family.
Greg, we are so sorry about Claudia’s untimely passing. Our condolences to you and the entire family, with prayers that God will stay close by your side to provide the love and strength needed to get through a difficult time like this.
John and Roe
Greg, My Heart Brakes for You and Your Family. I am So Sorry .Claudia was So Beautiful inside and out . She Made This World So Much Sweeter.Praying For All Who Loved Her . She touched So Many . So Loved and So Missed .
Greg, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg and family, sad to hear about Claudia! Had privilege to work with her at MES! Dedicated to students! Enjoyed her friendship! May comfort of wonderful memories be granted to each heart as you share the once upon a time great memories! Prayers and caring thoughts!
Greg I’m so sorry to hear this Claudia was such a sweet woman my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family