Cloavortis Hardaway, who lived a full and impactful life and brought joy to all around her. She brought light and a joie de vivre to everyday moments. She will be deeply missed. Clover, 78, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025.
Born on May 26,1946, to Clarence and Sallie Mae Edwards, she attended Hungerford High School, class of ’64.
In 1965, she moved to Dorchester, Massachusetts, where she began her first major job, working her way up from a food service cashier at Children’s Hospital to a public relations assistant in the C suite. Before she moved on in 1982, she was honored for publishing a new popular staff newsletter.
She also met and married Marshall J. Hardaway in Boston, who predeceased her.
In 1985, Clover moved to Sacramento, California, and started an extensive career with the United States Postal Service (USPS). She later returned to Central Florida as a Regional Manager for USPS and retired at 62 to focus on her successful battle with cancer.
Clover loved sports and music. She was a decorated bowling champion. Her closet full of trophies spoke to her skills and drive to always be in the winner’s seat.
Her parents recognized her musical talent early and bought her a piano. Despite the strain of raising eight children, her mother always ensured Clover received piano lessons. She excelled in playing the piano and clarinet, collecting a vast array of gospel and popular music, and actively participated in the gospel music ministry.
Clover always welcomed her younger sisters into her home, wherever she lived. She offered them support, both emotionally and financially, helping them start new chapters in their lives.
In 2010 Clover had a life changing experience at a Caring and Sharing event where she received the Holy Ghost. She cherished the love and fellowship the church brought into her life. She grew up in the spirited worship services of the Flowers Temple Church of God in Christ in Winter Park where she is a member. She was also a faithful member of Greater Faith AME Church when she lived in Deltona. When Clover moved back to Winter Park, and until her health declined, she continued to participate in virtual bible studies under the leadership of Pastor Caroline Shine and the virtual ministry of Evangelist Margaret Hill of Atlanta.
Clover was preceded in death by her mother, Sallie Mae Rambeau, father, Clarence Edwards, brother, Artis Edwards, and Sister Sally Yvonne Hazard. She leaves to carry on her legacy her sisters: Magnolia P. Clarke of Mattapan, MA; Lee Rambeau (Wil) Kemp of Winter Park, FL; Cesaly Zamore of Denver, CO; Lynda Rambeau of Winter Park, FL; and Zsa Zsa Rambeau and a host of loving nephews and nieces, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.