Lena Alexandria Harrison's Obituary
Lena Alexandria Harrison (104), of Auburndale, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born (Ilena Alexandria) in Crownland, St. Elizabeth, on September 2, 1921, the daughter of the late Mabel Bernard and Harry Harrison. Lena is survived by two sisters, Mary Ann Peterson (Bea), in Jamaica, and Iris Campbell, in London, England; five children: Doreen Morgan (aka Cherry), Carol Patrick (spouse: Sheridan), Leighton Morgan (Sheree), Varron Harrison (spouse Sandra), and Janice Morgan (aka Bibsy); 15 grandchildren: Wayne (Minette), Gary (Carol), Norraye (Michael), Daedre, Mark (Raquel), Trevor, Kevin (Jasmine), Kimberly, Sheldon (Melissa), Leighton Jr (Leo), Claudia, Trevon (Lisette), Patrice, Jerell, Nkereuwem (Junior); 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, beloved friends. She was predeceased by her second child, Norma Morgan Pennant, as well as three sisters, Zelda Williams, Imogene Worms, and Icilda Smith, and two brothers, Selvin Daley and Gerald Beech.
In the summer of 1985, Mama Lena migrated to the United States with the last of the five grandchildren (Mark) whom she raised. She spent a short time with her daughters in their respective homes in the United States before finally settling in Bloomfield, CT, with her eldest daughter, Cherry. There, Mama built lasting relationships while serving as a caretaker for children of family and friends.
Affectionately known as Mama Lena to many, she was a member of the Content Church of God in Clarendon, Jamaica. Upon migrating to the United States, she became a member of the Rehoboth Church of God in Bloomfield, CT, and attended services with her grandson Gary. Upon moving to Florida in 2013, she regularly attended Life Church in Auburndale, FL, until COVID kept everyone homebound in 2020. Lena loved the Lord and expressed her thanks for the loving kindness and tender mercies He bestowed upon her every minute of the day, until She was no longer able to speak in the last few days of her life.
Her family will receive friends on Saturday, May 9, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM (viewing), followed by a Homegoing Service at 11:30 AM, at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, 3350 Mall Hill Dr., Lakeland, FL 33810.
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