Obituary of Mona Lavinia Rader

Mona Lavinia Rader, age 87, of Clewiston, passed away August 1, 2016 in Clewiston. She was born Jan. 8, 1929 in LaBelle, Florida to Homer Guy and Pauline Lydia (Manning) Hand. She married Milton Coleman Rader; he preceded her in death on January 25, 2007. Mona worked for First Bank of Clewiston for over 30 years, serving as vice-president, cashier, and many other positions. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church in Clewiston for many years, where she served as financial bookkeeper, Sunday school teacher, and any other duty that was needed to be done. Mona was known in her church and around town for her biscuits and her 3 p.m. coffee on the front porch swing. Mona is survived by her daughter; Karen Arcadipane of Boca Raton, Florida; brother; Homer James Hand of Belle Glade, Florida, special niece; Brenda Lopez of Clewiston, Florida and many extended family members and friends. Mona was preceded in death by her sisters; Marjorie Hand Martin, Imogene Bryant and one grandson; Adam Arcadipane. Celebration of her life was Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 11:00 am at Community Presbyterian Church, Clewiston with Rev. Tom Slager officiating. Interment was in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clewiston. Visitation was Thursday from 1 hour prior to service at Community Presbyterian Church, Clewiston, FL. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.