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Obituary For Mae Mitchell Borden

Mae Borden, 80, of Tampa Fl., departed this life on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Advent Health Hospital, Tampa, FL. She was born in Martinsville, VA on July 24, 1940, the daughter of the late John Lee Mitchell and the late Ida Mae Boe Mitchell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Thomas Borden; one son, Ricky Mitchell; two sister, Betty L. Mitchell, and Doris A. Mitchell; and two brother, Edward Mitchell, and Cozy L. Mitchell.

At an early age, Mae became a member of Shiloh Way of the Cross Church, Martinsville, VA, and while in Tampa, FL, she became a member of New Life Tabernacle Church. She was a graduate of Albert Harris High School, Martinsville, VA.

Mae leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Linda Mae Busby of E. Orange, NJ, James Earnest Mitchell of Tampa, FL, William Anthony Mitchell of Lithia, FL, Pamela Renee Wright of Riverview, FL, Tammy Terrell McGill of Martinsville, VA, and Walter Eric Mitchell of Newark, NJ; two sisters, Viola Smith and Delois Mitchell both of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, James Mitchell of Gladys, VA, and Herman Mitchell of Martinsville, VA; twenty grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor Lewis Waller, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 between the hours of 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens.

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RIP cousin. My condolences to the Mictchell family. I love you all my prayer's are with you. Love Lydia Shufford- Conley.

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May the Lord God embrace you Mrs. Mae, You truly were very sweet person and we all will miss you dearly. It was an honor to know you for 42 years. Your children loved you and will always keep your memory. To the family I send my Condolences. And I'm very sorry for such a great loss. Peace I leave with you. With much comfort, Raisa Disla-Robinson

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To the Mitchell family ❤️ my condolences. Joann & Ron Mallard & Family.

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I'm so lost for words. Thou we were miles apart the love I have for you never wavered. The love you showed my mother and the bond you two shared was amazing. When you saw Doris you saw Mae. Now you two are together catching up on old times. Mae I love you and going to miss your face and your smile and kind words that you always given. To my cousins your mother was indeed the best. Cherish every memory and moment you had with her. She still lives on through each of you. Love on each other bcus she loved each of you. Love you all. Cousin Lori from NJ.

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James and the entire Mitchell, Borden family you have my deepest sympathy. Willie Mae Brooks Harris

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To my cousins....I know your hearts are in desperate need of repair right now. Keep your hands in GOD'S HAND and he will lead you to his repair shop. I love you all and I will keep you in my prayers. Tina Mitchell

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To my cousins....I know your hearts are in desperate need of repair right now. Keep your hands in GOD'S HAND and he will lead you to his repair shop. I love you all and I will keep you in my prayers.

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Sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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