Margaret Borden

1932 - 2013

Margaret Borden obituary, 1932-2013, Farwell, TX

Margaret Borden

1932 - 2013

BORN

1932

DIED

2013

Margaret Borden Obituary

Visit the Clovis News Journal website to view the full obituary.
Margaret Borden, age 81, of Broadview, NM, passed away on October 17, 2013, at Farwell Care and Rehab in Farwell, TX.
Margaret was born on January 21, 1932, to Virgil and Myra (Boyd) Corcoran in Seagoville, TX. When she was ten years old, she went to live at the Buckner Children's Home. She met her future husband at Wayland Baptist University. She married Truett Morgan Borden on May 30, 1952, in Plainview, TX. After she married, her and her husband farmed and ranched in the Grady-Broadview area for forty-three years. She was very active in the Grady Baptist Church where she was the church organist for over thirty years. Margaret also taught Sunday School, GA's, and loved to be involved in Vacation Bible School and Church Camps. She was a member of Glory Choir at Central Baptist Church and the choir at Grady Baptist. Margaret loved music and she loved to sing.
She is survived by two sons: Walter Borden of Broadview, NM and Phillip (Jennifer) Borden of Grady, NM; one daughter: Rachel (Brent) Armstrong of Broadview, NM; daughters-in law: Deborah Borden of Clovis, NM and Lou Borden of Turlock, California; grandchildren: Candice Weaver, Kimberly Davy, Kristen Chastine, Aaron Borden, John Borden, Mia Love, Skeete Armstrong, Chantry Borden and Morgan Borden and four great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Truett; two sons: George and Kim; one sister Louise and three brothers: Charlie, Billy and Leonard.
Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2013, at Grady Baptist Church in Grady, NM with Rev. Paul Burwash officiating. Burial will follow at Grady Cemetery in Grady, NM. Casket bearers are Chad Weaver, Chantry Borden, Aaron Borden, Skeete Armstrong, Lane Grau, Wade Edwards and Wesley Jones, Honorary casket bearers are Marion Ware, Wallace Fraser, Allen Edwards and Jerry Dean Isler.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd., Clovis, NM (575) 763-5541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

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October 22, 2013

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October 21, 2013

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October 20, 2013

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Plains Regional Cancer Center

October 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Margaret was such a sweet lady. Thank you for letting us care for her. Our prayers are with you all.

October 21, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for God's peace and comfort in the days to come. We love you all.
Scott, Lee Ann, and Tate

Bill & Denese Runyan

October 20, 2013

May your memories and the LORD's Amazing Love comfort you dear family during the hard days ahead.

October 20, 2013

May God comfort you with His love and peace and sweet memories the Hastey's

Gale Carter

October 19, 2013

My condolences to Margaret's family. I have sweet memories of her from Grady Baptist Church and her musical talent. She was one of the most genuinely good persons that I have ever known.

Gene and Cheri Love

October 17, 2013

Brent, Rachel, Skeete, Trevor, Mia, and the Borden Family; we are so sorry for your loss, and our hearts grieve with you all. We pray for all of you to feel our Lord and Savior's Arms holding you tight and that you will know His peace and comfort. Sincerely, Gene and Cheri

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