Austilene T. Borum

Austilene Turner Borum, 80, of Norman, Oklahoma, after a courageous battle with dementia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born to Austin Tuner and Rilma Watson of Roosevelt, Oklahoma in 1944. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ron; sister, Gereldene Durham. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rhea Bierman and her brother, Carl Turner. Honoring her wishes, there will be no services for her, and she hopes that people will remember her the way she was before her debilitating disease changed all the rules. She will certainly be missed.

She spent her young days in the Roosevelt School system. After graduation from high school, she moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma State University.

She married the love of her life Ron Borum, in 1976 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 2025, the couple celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary.

Austilene lived a full life of love, hard work, and dedication to her family and friends. We all should remember her better days, which were many, her beautiful 1,000- watt smile, her gentle and pleasant nature, and rarely seen without one of her signature hats, and the many, many vehicles she welcomed into her garage that Ron was converting, building, fixing, modifying, or purchasing.

Some of Austilene’s favorite things to do were flower gardening, outside yard work, sewing and embroidery, and her church work. Austilene loved attending music concerts.

A devoted Christian member of Westside Church of Christ in Norman, Oklahoma, Austilene’s life was marked by her strong faith and commitment to God and those she loved. Austilene’s memory will be eternally cherished by all who knew and loved her. She leaves a lasting impact embodying a spirit of kindness, dedication and unwavering love.

Austilene’s husband Ron would like to thank Warr Acres Nursing Center and Good Sheperd Hospice for the loving attention and care she received at the end of her life.