A woman of substance and former Minister of Government in the Peoples National Congress Reform, Dr. Faith Harding, was laid to rest yesterday following a period of viewing and glowing tributes.The funeral of Dr. Harding, who passed away last week Friday after being hospitalised for a short period attracted persons from almost every sphere and stature in society, who all showed up to pay their final respects to a courageous woman who championed the cause of women and children.

There were tributes, songs, hymns and prayers uttered to celebrate the life of the former politician, even as hundreds with whom Dr. Harding had worked while in government and in her private life ensured that they were present to mourn with the woman’s son, husband, grandchildren and other relatives.
Family members kept the spirit of Faith Harding alive, even during the time of her death. Dr. Harding was laid to rest in a dress that many say represented one of her favourite colours and her hairstyle was no different from the usual one many have grown accustommed to seeing her with over the years.
Her lipstick was also the symbolic colour she wore with almost all of her outfits. In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle some time back, Mrs. Harding was asked about the reason for her hair never being combed in one, to which she replied:
“No one has ever asked me that question before, but since you ask I will tell you: I like to be free and having my hair flying makes me feel free like a bird. I bought a convertible car to complement my hair style and is also another symbol of me being free; as you know, a convertible car can open up and natural air can be felt all around,” Dr. Harding added.

Those who took flowers to her viewing and graveside took fresh, colourful flowers which were another sign of Dr. Harding’s love and her passion for things natural.
Following her first viewing at the Merriman Funeral Home at Lime and Bent Streets, Dr. Harding’s body was taken to Christ Church, where it was again viewed and then closed to facilitate the funeral service and the tributes which followed.
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