Claudia Charlene (Stewart) Farrell

Claudia Charlene Farrell, age 75, of Buckner, MO, formerly of Albia, IA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home. Claudia was born on September 1, 1949, in Centerville, IA, to Paul and Elizabeth (Ewers) Stewart. She grew up attending school in Eqypt School in Lovilia, graduating from Albia High School. She obtained her Dental Assistant Degree from Marshalltown Community College in 1969. She also took writing classes at Southwest Missouri State as well as Accounting classes at Arkansas State University. On March 18, 1978, she was united in marriage to Ron Farrell at the University Heights Baptist Church in Springfield, MO. Claudia and Ron were blessed with 46 years of marriage prior to her passing. Claudia worked in insurance claims for Government Employee Health Association (GEHA) in the KC area for 25 years, retiring in 2008. Following her retirement from the insurance industry, Claudia and her husband Ron, owned and operated The Building Mall and New Product Source in the Branson area. Claudia was very talented and enjoyed writing. Her published books include Higher Than Me, Melton Snow, She’s a Lady, and I Thought You Had a Bigger Dream. She had recently traveled to Taiwan for research on her 5th book, a biography of missionaries. She was a woman of strong faith and attended Faith Life Church in Branson. She enjoyed going to flea markets and antique shopping with her sisters. Claudia was very quick witted and had a great sense of humor. She was very loving, generous, and selfless and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House. Above all else, Claudia loved her family and cherished all the time spent with them. Claudia is survived by her husband, Ron Farrell; 3 children, Lona (Brian) Bremer, Amy Farrell, and Ronny (Carrie) Farrell; 6 grandchildren, Tanner, Dakota, Hunter, Calei, Hannah, and Gracelynn; 3 great grandchildren Zhara, Kaizyn, and Kianna, and 1 on the way, Kylea; siblings, Karen (Ron) Casper, Margaret Van Langen, Stephen (Ginny) Stewart, Debby (Bill) Conner, and Bess Powers, and sisters-in-law, Dottie Stewart and Kim Stewart. Claudia is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Elizabeth Stewart; and 2 brothers, Charlie and David Stewart. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the First Christian Church in Albia, IA, with Claudia’s family present to greet family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the First Christian Church in Albia, with Pastor John Sowers and Pastor Tony Krukow officiating. Burial will follow services at Osborn Cemetery in Monroe County. An open memorial has been established to be determined at a later date.

Claudia Charlene (Stewart) Farrell

September 1, 1949 - January 14, 2025