BROUGHTON – Dorothy Mae (Benson) Borne, 88, of Broughton, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her home.
Dorothy was born on December 7, 1936, in Fouke, Arkansas, to William “Bryant” Benson and Rosa Josie (Harrin) Benson. On October 19, 1955, she married Elmo John Borne, who preceded her in death in 2006.
Dorothy worked as an apartment manager and also as an in-home caregiver. She was very active in the former Broughton Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and cooking. She loved being a mother and raising her children, and later adopted and raised three of her great-grandchildren. Family was everything to her, and she cherished spending time with her loved ones.
She is survived by four children:
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Daughter Patricia Kendall and husband Sonny
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Son Elmo “Joe” Borne and wife Samantha
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Son Darien Borne and wife Josephine
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Daughter Donna Trusty and husband Ron
She is also survived by her three adopted daughters, Makayla Borne, Kiera Borne, and Kendra Borne; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryant and Rosa Benson; her husband, Elmo John Borne; infant son Donald Borne; six siblings; and a grandson, Michael Borne.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, IL, with Pastor Jacob Gray officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, at Gholson Funeral Home.
Interment will follow the funeral service at Gholson Cemetery in Broughton, IL.
Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gholsonfuneralhome.com.
