Lorna Kay (Nissen) Radford, 64 of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Glenwood, Iowa passed away May 5, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1952 to Franklin J. and Edith Viola (Hansen) Nissen in Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from Glenwood High School in 1970 and attended Northwest Missouri State College for two years. Lorna was united in marriage to Bennett Radford on February 15, 1972 in Mineola, Iowa. To this union four children were born, Molly, Adam, Lynnette and Natalie.
Lorna was a devoted wife and homemaker who served in many capacities by volunteering in her church and community. She loved to cook, bake, sew, quilted and enjoyed her flowers and feeding the birds. Lorna and Bennett went on numerous mission trips and you could always count on Lorna to help with any task that needed to be done. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Preceding Lorna in passing was her father, Franklin and son-in-law, Derek Day. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Bennett Radford of Wichita, Kansas; mother, Viola Nissen-Skinner of Mesa, Arizona; children, Molly (Derek, now deceased) Day of Park City, Kansas & sons Quinton and Patrick; Adam Radford of Wichita, Kansas; Lynnette Radford of Denver, Colorado; Natalie (Adam) Sollenberger of Wichita, Kansas and daughters Tatum and Ella; siblings, Darwin Nissen of Billings, Montana; Mary Lea Nissen of Glenwood, Iowa; several nieces, nephews; extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
Memorials may be made to Head for the Cure.org in Loving Memory of Lorna Kay Radford.
Visitation:Thursday, May 11, 2017
6:30 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Friday, May 12, 2017
10:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
10 Condolences
I am so very sorry! We had so many great times together growing up. Lorna always had a great smile and was very welcoming.
Sending up prayers to you and your family to give you strength. It is never easy loosing a loved one.
Dear Bennett and Family,
We offer our heartfelt sorrow on the loss of your dear wife Lorna. Even though we have not met in person, through your lovely daughter, Lynnette, and our son, Jonathan, we have come to know about Lorna and what a kind, loving and generous woman she was. Eventually, we wanted to meet you all in person. We were saddened to hear of her illness and now sad to have to extend our sympathy in her passing. May God watch over you and your family in this time of sorrow and may Lorna rest in peace.
In God’s love, Evalyn and Edward Eberle
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the Radford family. May your family memories comfort you at this time.
Sincerely,
Kelly Jester
Prayers for the family, Lorna will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP my friend.
Dear Bennett and family,
I pray God wraps his loving arms around all of you and gives you comfort in knowing Lorna is in the arms of our great creator and will be the angel watching over all of you in this difficult time and forever going forward. Keep your memories close to your heart and she will forever be with you.
Sending Love and Prayers to all of you.
Linda Moore Duncan
Some of our most enjoyable family memories while living in Hutchinson KS raising our daughters was spending time with Bennett, Lorna, Lynnette, and Natalie. From Bryan TX, prayers to everyone.
We are so sorry for the loss of Lorna Kay. We have fond memories of her at the family reunion and at Dad’s funeral! Our prayers go out to your family as you go through these tough times! May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Bennett and family,
My sympathies in the loss of Lorna. I did not know her long, but in the time I did know her, I found her to be the unique combination of class and kindness. Take comfort in where she is now and enjoy the wonderful memories!
With prayers, Jolene Backlin
(Emmanuel Foursquare member previously from Salina)
The feeling of loss can be one of the hardest I’ve experienced. Please accept my condolences Bennett, Lynnette and everyone in your family. Active, beautiful, thoughtful and most pleasant to be with, my heart goes out to you in Lorna’s memory. Together, you have lived to bring so many good things… music, artistry, love of the outdoors, almsgiving, and culture to your family and many others. I will miss her energy and graciousness. May her memory be eternal. Love,
I didn’t know you, but I am friends with two of the most incredible people I have ever met. Lynette and Adam are amazing human beings. I can’t imagine the pride that you must have had knowing that you had created two of the most caring, selfless, and beautiful human beings that I have ever encountered in my short life. Shine on…So say we all.
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