Lorna Booth

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Lorna Waldrop Booth, age 86, who passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

Born in Brevard, NC, Lorna spent most of her life in Louisville, GA, where she resided for 59 years. She was the daughter of Robert Butler Waldrop and Kathryn Ruth Bispham Waldrop, both of whom preceded her in death.

Lorna was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 67 years, Willis Fernell Booth, who passed away 33 days before her on March 24, 2026; her son, John Booth; her sisters, Sally Waldrop and Louise Roney; and her brother, Aubrey Waldrop.

She is survived by her daughter, Claire Little and her husband, Dwain, of Dublin, GA; her daughter-in-law, Christine Booth of Highlands Ranch, CO; her sisters, Robin Lust of Riverbank, CA, and Cheryl Romanow of Grandville, MI; her grandson, Ethan Booth of Highlands Ranch, CO; her granddaughters, Hannah Booth (Dylan) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Isabelle Booth Jaffe (Zach) of Lone Tree, CO; many beloved nieces and nephews; and her cherished grand dog, Stuey.

Lorna was a graduate of Effingham County High School and attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing until she fell in love and married Fernell. She worked at Henderson Chevrolet for many years and later with the United States Postal Service. She also shared her talents through baking and catering, where she was especially known for decorating beautiful wedding and birthday cakes.

A devoted member of First Baptist Church Louisville, Lorna was active in many areas of church life. She sang in the choir, participated in Women on Mission (WMU), taught Sunday School, and hosted youth gatherings. She was also involved in her community through the Pilot Club, Red Hat Society, Jefferson County Historical Society, and Daughters of the American Revolution NC (DAR). She also volunteered at the voting polls.

Lorna had a deep love for genealogy and enjoyed researching her family history. She also loved singing, reading, travelling, volunteering, and spending time with those she loved. Her greatest joy was her family!

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12:00 pm until 1:45 pm at First Baptist Church Louisville. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the church, with burial immediately afterward at Louisville City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the Philathea Sunday School class and members of Jefferson County Historical Society.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Historical Society, P.O. Box 491, Louisville, GA 30434.

Lorna will be remembered for her kindness, her smile, her faith, and her unwavering love for her family and community. Her legacy will live on in the many lives she touched.