Roper Funeral Home and Crematory
206 Holly St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-7500
(706) 253-0040
www.roperfuneralhome.com
Norma Borders flew into the arms of Jesus on February 13th, 2022, hearing the words "Well done, good and faithful servant." Norma was well loved in this community and known for her special gift of hospitality, amazing pound cakes, and southern graciousness. She passed peacefully at her home with her children at her side.
Norma was born in Buchanan, GA on September 10, 1935 to Elbert and Rata Williams. She grew up in Tallapoosa, GA and began attending the Martha Berry School for Girls at age 14. She then went on to graduate from West Georgia College at age 19. Norma met and married the love of her life, Jack Borders on June 26, 1955 and they had two children. They eventually moved to Smyrna and then made their home in Jasper, GA. Norma and Jack, along with 5 other couples, founded Foothills Community Church in Marble Hill, and were faithful members all of these years.
Norma is preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband, Jack. She is survived by her brothers Ken Williams (Norma) of Tallapoosa, GA, and James Williams (Margie) of Fayetteville, GA; her daughter, Scarlet Borders Knight of Woodstock, GA; her son, Dr. Jack Borders, Jr. and wife Amy of Arcadia, OK; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Roper Funeral Home in Jasper on February 24th from 6:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on February 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Foothills Community Church in Marble Hill, GA. Everyone is invited to attend. The family requests that contributions be made to Foothills Community Church in lieu of flowers. (13724 Hwy 53; Marble Hill, GA 30148)
Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.
Online condolences may be made at www.roperfuneralhome.com
If you would like to view the memorial service on Feb 26th at 11:00 a.m. from the comfort of your home, go to this link and click on the live feed.