Lorance Bernadette Y’Barbo

Aunt Lorance was a fine woman. Some of my earliest childhood memories are from visits with Aunt Lorance, Uncle Ellis, Aunt Desi & Uncle Lawrence. Cold winter days with her wood stove in the middle of her living room, warming her house, family pictures hanging on every wall & placed on every shelf along with the smell of her homemade banana bread lingering all the way to the front porch. Just a few years ago she let me in on one of her secrets. She said that sometimes she cheats on her banana bread, using a boxed cake mix & adding fresh bananas to the batter. I tried not to look TOO shocked.

My world was a better place for knowing this lady. May she rest in peace.

We loved Aunt Lorance very much. She was such a wonderful lady. We visited with her and Ellis many times through the years and enjoyed their company and hospitality. She taught me to make yeast rolls and banana cake. I still make them both and have passed the recipes on to family and friends. She will be missed.

Aunt Lorance was one of the finest Christian ladies I have ever known. She loved Avis, her grandchildren and nieces and nephews unconditionally. A visit to her home always revolved around food and serving her family. Her homemade pimento cheese was divine. When we lived with her she was always sweet, loving and gracious in every respect. I am so glad she was in my life,and know that God is rewarding her for all her faith, love and kindesss to others.

MawMaw Lorance i remember coming to your house as boy and playen and spending the nght and having so much fun with you and Papa Ellis. I am going to miss you and i love you so much..

Jo Jo

Aunt Lorance was a sweet person. David and I always enjoyed visiting with her as she was cheerful and always laughing. She also very fond of cooking and no one ever left her table hungry. We loved her and will miss her.

Barbara Mcewin