Lois K Borsay's Obituary
Decatur-Lois K. Borsay, 81, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Imboden Creek Living Center.
Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Lois' life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment with 'Flight Home' Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans and Faith in Action. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Lois was born June 5, 1929 in Piatt County near Bement, Illinois, the daughter of Claude F. and Laura B. (Hensley) Sparks. She married Robert E. Borsay December 21, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. & Mrs. Borsay operated Hi-Lite Studio in Sullivan for several years and the Borsay Studio in Decatur. Prior to that, she was a secretary for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Lois Club. She enjoyed gardening and painting.
She leaves behind Robert her beloved husband of over fifty-seven years, son, R. Greg Borsay and companion Shannon McColley of Decatur, granddaughter, Elizabeth Kathryn Borsay of Florissant, Missouri, brother, Morris Sparks and wife Ilene of Bement, and several nieces and nephews.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents and brothers, Allan L. 'Sparky' Sparks and Martin W. Sparks.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Imboden Creek Living Center for all of their compassionate care.
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