OBITUARY
Leona Mae Borders
May 1, 1928 – July 17, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home
Leona M. Borders, 91, passed away on July 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kankakee, Il on May 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Harry and Vina Memenga. Leona worked at J.C. Penny's in the sales department until her retirement. She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. Leona's interests were spending time with her family, camping, traveling and going to the casinos.
She is survived by her children; William (Joanie) Borders II, Bree (Phyllis) Borders, Deb (Gary) Wells, Amy (Bret) Angel; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Armand Brueggert. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Borders Sr., and sisters, Dorothy Vellutini and Betty Brueggert. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, with visitation one hour prior.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 also at the funeral home.
Burial will take place in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen County SPCA or Heartland Hospice.
See more
Show your support
DONATIONS
- Allen County SPCA
- Heartland Hospice
Past Services
Tuesday,
July 23, 2019
Calling
Tuesday,
July 23, 2019
Calling
Wednesday,
July 24, 2019
Calling
Wednesday,
July 24, 2019
Thank You
We are reviewing your submission. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website
Leona Mae Borders
Taking Care Of Yourself
Helping yourself at your time of loss
Taking care of others
Helping Others Endure Their Loss