Mattie Eleanor Bordeau, 87, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Mattie and Herbert Hathaway, Sr. She was an administrative assistant for William E. Wood where she retired after many years. In her spare time Eleanor, enjoyed reading, gardening, crafts, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren throughout the years; she would play with them, take them places and go to their sporting events. Eleanor was a kind, loving, happy, thoughtful, and caring person. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert Bordeau; sister Aileen Radman; and brother Herbert Hathaway, Jr.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, James Michael Bordeau (Carol) of St. Augustine, FL and Anne Bordeau Freeman (Scott) of Virginia Beach, VA; and 4 grandchildren, Zachary Bordeau, Alexander Bordeau, Seth Freeman and Joshua Freeman; and a host of extended family members.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. You may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com
