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Laura Lee Bortner
Laura Lee Bortner, 64, of New Madison, went to be with her Savior on
March 24, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Laura was
born April 4, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Gerald V. and Evelyn
(Willoughby) Bortner.
Laura lived to serve that which was important to her. First, and
foremost, was family. She had 3 families that were extremely important
to her. She loved the Bortner family she was born in to, her church
family at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, and her family at the
Brethren Retirement Community which consisted of both co-workers and
residents.
Laura had a keen memory and often regailed family with stories of
heritage, childhood and friends. She loved serving her Lord, her family
and her friends. Laura had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh.
She was smart and always fun to be around. She had a way of making
others happy and showing kindness. Laura could keep everyone laughing
in gatherings with her insight into people’s personalities, and the
stories she created from them. Laura was a favorite aunt as she always
had her "Bag O’ Fun" that she brought along. She will be missed by
many.
She is survived by a brother, Larry Bortner of Newport, Kentucky;
sisters, Linda and Larry Runkle of Peru, Indiana, Beverly and Donnie
Barker of Greensborough, North Carolina, Barbara and David McKenzie of
House Springs, Missouri; nephews, Gerald and Angela Biscella, David and
Erin Bixler Biscella; neices, Erin and Matt Milligan, Brianna McKenzie,
Kaitlan Barker; great nephews, Nicholas Biscella and Grayson Bixler;
great nieces, Jessica and Andrew Biscella-DeFeo, Kayla Bixler and Talia
Bixler; uncles, David and Barbara Willoughby, Don and Marie Willoughby;
an aunt, Irene Bortner, and numerous cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015,
at 6:00 PM at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Tony Price
officiating. Friends and family may visit from 4-6 PM also at the
church prior to the service. The family request memorial contributions
be given to the Brethren Retirement Community Residence Aid Fund or
Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren.
Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com
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