Dorothy Bordelon

Dorothy Mae Bordelon, age 85, who was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge and native of Avoyelles Parish, passed away on June 22, 2015 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, who never met a stranger. She loved LSU football, Joe Montana, and Wolf Blitzer. She was a superb baker who's coconut cake could bring peace to the middle east.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Julie Knickerbocker, Jeanie Lechuga and husband Andy, and Joy Bordelon and partner; her son, Jonny Paul Bordelon; 9 grandchildren, Lee Bruehl, Rommel Bruehl, Laurie Bruehl, Chris Lechuga, Kinsey Lechuga Swetnam, Dannie Cox, Sarah Cox, Jacob Bordelon and Ashley Bordelon; sisters, Barbara Stallings and Sylvia Bradford; brother James Luckett Bordelon; numerous nieces and nephews, 7 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dannie Phillip Bordelon; son, Jimmy Dan Bordelon; and grandson, Jordan Bordelon.

The family request that visiting hours be observed on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to the staff at Heritage Manor, especially, Nurse Audriana Baker, Misty Browning, admissions, and all the staff involved in our mother's care.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

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