Patricia Joanne "Patty" Borskey

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Ourso Funeral Home - Gonzales

13533 Airline Highway

Gonzales, Louisiana

Patricia Borskey Obituary

A devoted wife, loving daughter, and great friend, she passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was 47 and a resident of St. Amant. Patty was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on June 21, 1966. She graduated from East Ascension High in 1984 and later attended LSU. She was a Client Services Officer with First National Bankers Bank. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Clayton Borskey; mother, Joann Uttley Shonk; brother, Michael Dean Shonk; uncle, Don Shonk and wife, Kay; cousins, Deborah Shonk and Amy Everett; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Dean Shonk; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Clara Uttley; paternal grandparents, Edd and Eva Shonk; and numerous aunts and uncles. Visiting will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales from 5 pm to 9 pm. Visiting will resume at the funeral home on Saturday from 8 am until 10 am. Funeral services will be held at New River Methodist Church, St. Amant on Saturday at 11 am, Rev. Russ Clunan officiating. Burial to immediately follow in the church cemetery. Patty lived her life to help others and was caregiver to many. She will truly be missed by those she touched. To offer your condolences to the family please visit www.oursofh.com.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2014.
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So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort grant you peace at this difficult time.

March 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Please know that God is your comfort and support during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

March 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike and Michelle Anderson

March 11, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Patty at The Business Bank many years ago. She had a big smile and a laugh that filled the room. My prayers go out to your family.

Jennifer Barnett

March 10, 2014

Clay,
I'm sorry to learn of your loss. You will be in my prayers

Terry Abreo

March 8, 2014

My prayers are for strength and comfort for the Borskey family. Patty was a sweet soul and as part of her FNBB family, I will miss her.

Lori Anderson

March 7, 2014

Clay,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family..
EAA 1985 Classmate

Dana Villeneuve Neusetzer

March 7, 2014

I am so sadden to hear about Patty. She was such a helpful and kind person. I will be praying for her family during this very difficult time. If you had a problem at work rest assured Patty would take care of you.

Lisa Crymes
Commerce Community Bank
Oak Grove LA

March 7, 2014

JoAnn, our heartfelt prayers and condolences are with you and your family.

David and Shortie Powers

March 7, 2014

I am so sorry for the lost of Patty. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Patty and i have been friends since we were young. I will miss her. EA class of 1984

Inger Stephens

March 7, 2014

Clay,
We are thinking of you during these difficult times.
Robin and Curt Williams

Robin and Curt Williams

March 7, 2014

So sorry to hear about Patty...she was always a bright spot in everyone's day. I really wish I'd been able to visit with her a few minutes the last time I was home.... Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers...

Kendra Marchand Burnett

March 7, 2014

Psalm 23:4
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Sending my sympathy and prayers to the Borskey family.

Tara Jones

March 7, 2014

Clay,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this your time of grief.

Larry K & Roxie Horton

March 7, 2014

I am so sorry about Patty......you are in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed our visit last May, even though it was a brief one. God bless all of you.......Sherry Strecker

Sherry Strecker

March 7, 2014

Don and I send Clay and family our heartfelt condolences. May your beautiful memories bring peace for many years and comfort you during this difficult time. God Bless..

Don & Candy Cardwell

March 6, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

March 7, 2014

Clay & Ms JoAnn,
So sorry about Patty. She was such a sweet person who always greeted me with a big smile and a kind word. We really enjoy using the cookbook she so generously made for the family and I will cherish it even more now... She will be missed.

Sherri & Steve Myers

March 6, 2014

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