Sunrise: March, 1958
Sunset: March 27, 2010
Born in Marigot, Dominica
Daughter of John & Matilda Harper
Lana left to mourn:
Husband: Lazarus Bannis
Children: Dr. Melissa Harper, Eshawn Harper, Keishaw Bannis, Melica Bannis
Siblings: Mary Joseph, Glenda Tyson, Austin Harper, Holland Harper, Minetta Stevens, Kelbert Harper, Vilna Henry, Dale Harper, Ronnie Harper, Welborn Harper, Enna Harper, Silas Harper, Agones Harper, Handford Harper
In-Laws: Luke Bannis, Lucienne Bannis, Peter Bannis & Christine George, Ken Tyson, Josephine Harper, Walsam Stevens, Glenda Harper, Ashworth Henry
Aunts, Uncles, including Henry James & Family; Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, God-children, & many dear friends
Church family at Church on the Way, Miami, Florida. Co-workers at South Florida, Department of Correction
Fri. April 9th ~ Viewing ~ 3 – 9 p.m.
Gregg L. Mason Funeral Home
10936 N.E. 6th Ave., Miami, Fl 33161
Sat. April 10th ~ Funeral Service
Viewing: 9 – 10 a.m. ~ Service begins at 10:00 a.m.
Mount Zion African Methodist
15250 N.W. 22nd Ave., Miami, Fl 33054
Lana was a dear friend. I spoke with her almost every night as she rode home from work. I loved her and she will be terribly missed.
My condolences to Vilna and Ashworth and their family
may the lord strech out his mighty hand on the harper family on the lost of their sister .
The Family of Lana Bannis extends sincere thanks for your expressions of sympathy.
You may have sent flowers or a soothing card
Spent time with the family or simply made a call
You may have volunteered time, food, lodging or funds
Attended the viewing, church service or stopped by to pay your respect
You may have even said your own special prayer.
We want you to know that whatever manner you chose as an expression of your sympathy
We appreciated your thoughtfulness
For it was truly a great comfort in our time of sorrow.
Also, special thanks to those who traveled to attend the homegoing celebration.
Lana will always live on in our hearts.
My sincerest sympathy is extended to the families of LANA. LANA left the way she lived – BLESSED!
Jeanne
Lana is gone but her memories will live on…
She gave good advice, strong straight talk, disciplined your thoughts, gave a word of encouragement-pointed you to the Father and shared herself with her hearty laughter and adventure.
I am blessed to have known this family member in such a positive way. She is one who believed in family…extended as we are
I encourage the family to hold on and be strong…she would not want it any other way. Our prayers are with you…
The entire Benjamin, James, Musgrave, Charles families of ToupouHill in Marigot / Newark NJ heartfelt sympathy to the family of Lana HarperBannis,Grace Mercy and peace and may the Good Lord give each and everyone of you the courage to carry on.
To Lana’s family, remember “The will of God will never take you where the grace of god will not protect you”
Lana, May your Soul rest in peace, my Neighbour and my Friend !!
Lindsay and Family.
Deepest sympathies to Dr. Melissa Harper, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Tyson and the rest of her family. May God continue to give your strength on the passing of your loved one.
LANA WAS A VERY FRIENDLY YOUNG WOMAN. FULL OF LIFE VERY
VIBEBRANT AND VERY LOVING, WHEN EVER YOU WOULD BE AROUND HER,
YOU HAD TO LAUGH BECAUSE SHE WOULD MAKE YOU LAUGH.
MY SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING CHILDREN AND HER HUSBAND ALSO TO HER
EXTENDED FAMILY AT HOME AND ABROAD.LANA WILL BE MISSED DEARLY
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE!!!!!!
That what you call a good friend there will never be another Lana the little Dominican community lost a very nice a loving friend sister mother and god mother to all the kids she babysit what can we say it was a shock to every one but your spirt live on . To the kids god is looking over you alll to larso be strong keep the faith may Lana soul rest in peace we all love you and will miss you words cannot explain but we will meet some day,
Our deep condolences go out to the family of Lana Harper-Bannis, during this very sad time of bereavement.
Lana most certainly Lived, Laughed and Loved…. She is gone but not forgotten….. Wonderful memories of Lana and the life she lived, in Dominica as well as in Florida, will remain in our hearts forever.
May her soul rest in peace while perpetual light shines upon her.
gone but will not be forgotten, LOVE U AUNTIE LANA.
ON behalf of the lockhart family of Paix-bouche, we want to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Lana Bannis. To Lazarus, hold strong and keep on praying. God is in control.
Our prayers are with you. To luke and family, may God grant you strength and courage .
May her soul rest in peace