Birth date: Feb 22, 1957 Death date: Apr 14, 2026
Lorna Rose Harding, 69 of Winter Haven passed into the presence of her Lord Jesus on April 14, 2026 in Winter Haven, Florida. She was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica as one of five children to the late Sidell and Urcella Barton. She Read Obituary
My friendship with Lorna goes all the way back to Jamaica. She moved to S Florida and somehow I ended up in S Florida as well; she moved to C Florida, and so did I.
Over the years, we shared both happy and painful experiences, but always Lorna maintained her joy. Our families were close; her home was my children's other home. I still recall standing with her in her living room as her son left for the army; I recall us cooking together in my kitchen after hurricane Katrina.
Over the last couple of years as I visited, we often talked about Montego bay YFC. In particular, she recalled with laughter, the infamous quiz team whose members would often stand before Al Miller could complete a question, and on occasion would stand even before Al started to read the question, still managing to complete the questions and answer to Al's satisfaction.
Earlier this year, we traveled to Tampa to buy patties, and later went from store to store to find mixed peel in order to begin soaking fruit for Christmas cake, 2026. Incidentally, I got a cake from Lorna each Christmas, even during her illness, simply because a few years previously I mentioned to her that I was not going to bake.
Throughout her illness, she maintained her smile and positive outlook on life, always finding some funny way to describe the pain she was experiencing and the ravishing toll the disease was taking on her body.
I am sad that we will not be traveling the world together and giving trouble as we planned, but I am happy, Lorna, that you are finally pain-free, your body is restored, and you are at rest.
I really miss you, my friend. Walk good!
I remember Lorna from Youth for Christ in Montego Bay,Jamaica. I looked up to Clive & Lorna as they faithfully serve and lead.My deepest condolences to you Clive.May God grant peace to you and the rest of the family.
Rest in peace❤️🙏🇯🇲
Lorna Dear,
Remembering you singing with us in this Calvary Baptist Youth Chorale in Montego Bay, Jamaica, so many years ago when Mr. Lennie Mowatt our Youth Choir Director. Continue singing with the angejs. Rest in Peace, Sis, as your memory lives on.🙏🌷🕊🙏
Lorna was a great friend, I will always cherish the memories we shared. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace my dear Lorna.🙏❤️
Though my heart breaks with the passing of Lorna, I am filled with gratitude to God for the gift of her friendship. Truly, she walked as a true disciple of God, reflecting His love, kindness, and grace in everything she did. Throughout her ordeal she never questioned ‘why me’. She trusted God’s providence and lived one moment at a time. A friend who tells you like it is and hold no grudges. She was very kind and considerate.
We met at College and our friendship remains strong over the years even though we are miles apart. I looked forward to her early Christmas cakes and tried as I may there was none left for Christmas as I couldn’t keep each ‘slice straight’.
I miss her laughter. I miss her calls and catching up on life happenings.
My sincere condolences to Clive and family.
We look forward to that ‘great getting up day’ and trust we are in the first resurrection. Love always.
Ken Rodgers🕊️🕊️
Fond memories from Calvary Baptist Church from a kid to adolescent no one more loving and caring than Lorna. 🙏🏾🕊️❤️Rest well my dear friend💐
Lorna you were a good soldier and true champion for you faith. You were so devoted to your calling and you gave selflessly to the different ministries in which you served.
Our connection was at Calvary Baptist Church, the Youth Fellowship, the Youth Chorale, the camps at Nutshell in Duncans, the different CBYF retreats and trips. Such fond memories. You were always a source of encouragement. Your signature smile was captivating. It would fill, radiate and warm the entire space you occupied.
Your relationship and subsequent marriage to Clive was an example to many of us as young people. What was displayed served as an inspiration to many. Until death do you part, because only death could separate you.
I will always cherish the memories and the time spent whenever you and Clive were vacationing in Jamaica. You would both visit me at work just to say a friendly hello. It was such an honour to share in your anniversary celebration when you both took your cruise and stopped in Falmouth. We spent the entire day together. This memory will forever be in my mind and heart.
You have fought a good fight, you have finished your course and you have kept the faith. Psalms 116:15 states, "Precious in the sight of the Lord are the deaths of His saints."
Your memories will always a blessing to the lives you impacted. I will always cherish the fond memories we shared. Rest well my dear sister and friend, in the arms of sweet deliverance. You are missed, but we will meet again.
My fellow labourer in the work of the Lord. We spent many hours working together in numerous meetings making plans to spiritually enrich the lives of our fellow young people sters whom the Lord had entrusted to our care. We also planned a lot of fun activities for the Youth Fellowship and finding a recent picture of us travelling on the train to Appleton Estates in Jamaica reminded of those great times. May your memory continue to be a blessing and may you RIP. 🙏
