TiffanyAnn Borton, 9/12/2025

Before I begin, I would like to say thank you. To my Dad, Uncle David, Laura, Mom, Aunt Dot, all of Grandmom ‘s care givers, and everyone who stopped by, and called her throughout the years. She was 95 years old and in her own home, her entire life. That is no small feet. She may have lived alone, but she was not alone. She may have forgotten names and stories and didn’t know what to say when you called, but she knew that she was loved and taken care of. She knew, she had loving family and friends.  Even when she didn’t know our names, she knew we were there, and she truly appreciated it.
    Rose T Borton as I say her name, I can see the beautiful way in which she would write it. She took such care making it look perfect. She took her time to make it just right. She was a mom, Grandmom, and Rose the Great, as deemed by her great grandchildren. Grandmom truly was a great woman who taught us many great lessons. One of which being to take care in doing it right, because if something is worth doing it is worth doing right.
   Grandmom was the most organized person I have ever known. If I could have an eighth of her talent, my home would be so much more tidy. She had a label, a container, a bag and bag for that bag, for everything in her house. She had her routines. She would bring in her groceries, and immediately everything went to its proper place.
   Like everything in her house, her huge heart had a place for every one of us. She always had room. Her home was a welcoming, safe place, throughout my life. I never really fit in growing up. But when I went to her home, it didn’t matter. She greeted every guest with a smile and by asking if you were hungry. It never mattered what your answer was either, because you were always handed something to eat shortly after entering. She was truly what she would call good company. We would sit watching sci-fi usually star trek, maybe she would be reading Connan and just be. Another lesson she taught us, how to take care of others and just be there. She knew when to just listen and when to give advice. Most often the advice was to figure out what you truly want and how to achieve it. She knew how to help others be their best. When I was younger, I had a problem biting my nail. So, she challenged me to a competition, which one of us could grow our nails the longest. She knew how to use our competitive and stubborn natures that, we got honest from her, as strengths. She was able to see the positive side of things, like when my kids were driving me crazy. I could hear the smile through the phone, as she would say, they keep me on my toes.
  She was my rock, always there and supportive. She was supportive of her children and grandchildren. I remember working together at the shop. We drove each other a bit crazy, but always got the job done and took care of the customers. She always got the job done and made sure to take care of everyone. She might not have said, I love you, often. She was more likely to respond with a soft, same here or ditto, but she showed it always. Grandmom was a constant. Always, answered when you called. Always, an open door and smile for guests. Always, grateful for everyone that loved her. I know she can hear me now, and I have a few things to say from all of us.
  Thank you, Grandmom, for always picking up when I called and being happy to hear my voice.
  Thank you, for always having room for us, our dogs and our stuff.
   Thank you, for knowing when to listen and when I needed to listen to your advice.
   Thank you, for showing me how to share kindness and compassion, even when we just didn’t understand someone.
    Thank you, for showing me how to be strong for others even when it isn’t easy.
    Thank you, for showing me how to see the bright side, the positive side, of even my darkest, most challenging times.

Grandmom, now is one of those times, and I am going to do my best.

 You have left a void that will never be filled. But we will transform the sorrow and emptiness. To focus on your teachings to smile, to lend a helping hand, and a listening ear. We will pay forward the love, and hospitality you have shown us. We will embrace the loving family that has come together today, to celebrate you. We will see you in our future generations and never forget you.
       I already see you in my Rosie’s creativity. Just like how you made gadgets to pull up your stockings, Rosie makes dolls out of everything and Jimmy constructs anything out of Legos. Isabel’s art reminds me of your dabbling with paint by numbers. Ben’s courage reminds me of your strength.  Gregory, Abby and Nathan share your kindness to others. Your love of music can be seen in the performances of Eli and Riley.
   Grandmom, your legacy for feeding guests, supporting loved ones and always being there will live on through all of us, our children and theirs to come. Thank you, for everything and we love you.