Margery Borgerding

Margery Breese Borgerding, age 93, of Paducah, passed away at 4:52 pm on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

She was born on October 8, 1920 in Iowa City, IA to Milford Merle and Ethna Gladys (Wylie) Breese.

Margery Breese Borgerding - enriched the lives of many in the community through her active involvement and leadership in the Girl Scouts, the PEO sisterhood, and the First Christian Church. She served as a scout leader for many years as her four daughters were growing up. As the Girl Scout cookie chairman for the district she oversaw the selection, distribution, and sales of the ever popular Girl Scout cookies. In her role as the Girl Scout publicity chairman, she increased an awareness of the value of scouting which had lasting benefits to the community. As a member of the PEO, a women's group which focuses on enhancing education opportunities, she shared her passion for learning with others and sought to help improve the education opportunities for all. Margery served in the First Christian Church as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, Christian Women's Fellowship group leader, greeter, and as the first female elder to be appointed in the church. She volunteered to organize and cook many of the special dinners at the church and was well known for her welcoming smile.

While she enjoyed her church and civic activities, her biggest joy was her family. She worked tirelessly to support her husband and children to reach their goals. Her biggest gift was her unconditional love and eternal optimism. Her smile and her kind, generous, and loving sprit will live on in our memories forever.

She is survived by her husband, Walter LeRoy Borgerding of Paducah; daughters, Barbara Lynn Jaquith and husband Francis T. of Louisville, KY, Janet Lee Murphy and husband Timothy Trueblood of Perth, Australia, Tracey Diane Metcalf and husband Rodney of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Christopher Lee Jaquith of Louisville, Jeffrey David Jaquith of Lexington, John Henry Murphy of San Antonio, TX, Patrick Metcalf of Las Vegas, NV, Sarah Levine of Las Vegas, NV, Kristin Metcalf of Las Vegas, NV, Melissa Borgia of Conroe, TX, Nathan Borgia, and LeAndra Borgia; four great grandchildren all of Las Vegas, NV.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Margery Ann Borgia; sister, Lois Horstman; brother, Merle McKinley Breese.

Funeral services for Margery Breese Borgerding will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Jay Gottman officiating. Entombment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Paducah. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: First Christian Church, 415 Audubon Dr., Paducah, KY 42001.

You may leave a message of sympathy or light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.