Gloria Lee Borndes

Gloria Lee Chatman Borndes was given her wings and peacefully took flight from this life surrounded by her family that she loved so dearly on November 11, 2020. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Born October 12, 1939 on the family farm in New Hartford, MO, Gloria was the second born daughter of Wilmer Chatman and Grethel Parsons Chatman. She attended Bowling Green High School, graduating as part of the class of 1959. She married Taylor (Coleman) McPike in 1960 and to this union, 2 children were born, Paula and Jeff. A lifelong resident of Pike County, Gloria professionally worked many jobs, all in the realm of service to others. After high school, she worked for Head Start, many years at Pike County Memorial Hospital as a PBX Operator, at the Pike County Sheriff’s Department as well as the Pike County Division of Family Services. She volunteered her music for over 25 years to Pike County Hospice and was a member of White Rose Missionary Baptist Church where she played piano and directed the choir. Gloria leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Paula Stevenson (Larry Madison) of Columbia, MO, sister Clothilde Sydnor of Denver Colorado, sister-in-law Delilah Chatman of Vandalia, MO and her best friend of 64 years, Ernestine Grimmett of Bowling Green, MO. She leaves to carry on her legacy her grandchildren, Tiffany Coleman-Dade, Amber Coleman, Dustin (Holly) Coleman, Daylan Coleman all of Bowling Green, TaNika Coleman of Atlanta, GA, Adam Coleman (Cheyenne Hamilton) of Milwaukee, WI and TeNeil Stevenson of St. Louis, MO. Great grandchildren: Marlin Dade, Jr, Brylee and Grayden Coleman, Noah Coleman all of Bowling Green, Qubilliah Thomas and Qudrey Coleman of Atlanta, GA, Travon Stevenson of Hannibal, MO and Koleman Curry of Springfield, MO and great great grandson, Karter Coleman of Atlanta, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Grethel Chatman, brother Lloyd (Jack) Chatman, son Jeff Coleman and great grandson, Kaleo Dade.

Gloria Lee Borndes

October 12, 1939 - November 11, 2020