Carrie Jean Borden, 79, left this life to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Morrison Funeral Home in Cherokee. The funeral will be at 2:00pm with Bro. Steve Slaton and Steve Williams officiating. Burial will be in Harris Chapel Cemetery.
Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, C.W. and Ethel Byrd; and a host of brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Bobby Borden; son, Greg Borden (Jenny); daughter, Teresa Allen (Greg); grandchildren, Drew Borden (Casey), Ethan Borden, Taylor Malone (Drew), Lane Johnson (Jonathan); great-grandchildren, Taelyn and Tessa Borden, Julia, Blakely, and John Kevin Malone, and Barrett Gulley.
Carrie was a lifelong resident of Cherokee and was a member of Cherokee First Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Carrie adored her grandchildren and cherished each moment with them. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Affinity Hospice for their love and care for Carrie.
