Julie Borden Obituary

Age - 58

October 8, 2023

Columbia, SC

"Julie Johnston Borden, 58, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born on December 27, 1964, in Durham, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Ross Johnston of Durham, North Carolina and LaVerne Strickland Johnston of Columbia, SC. Julie is survived by her children, Catherine Hall Borden and her fiance, Gordon Percy Pyne, of New York, NY, Margaret Banes Borden of Los Angeles, CA, and Michael Wallace Borden, Jr. of Dallas, TX; her brother, Gregory Jay Johnston (Cheryl) of Oak Harbor, WA; her children's father, Michael Wallace Borden of Columbia, SC, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. After graduating from high school in Durham, Julie completed her undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then went on to complete her law degree at Campbell University. After passing the North Carolina Bar, she moved to Columbia where she raised her family. Julie was loved by her family and by so many friends who will cherish their memories of her. Her undeniable intelligence and sharp wit made conversations with her engaging, fun, and often hilarious. She was a loyal and compassionate friend and a lifelong lover of animals; she typically had at least three pets at one time and her affection for them was unwavering. Julie adored the holidays and traveling with loved ones around the world - to big cities, beaches, and mountains alike. She especially cherished her time visiting her children while they studied abroad. Julie leaves behind a legacy of laughter and love, and the world is dimmer in her absence. The service for Julie will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext. , Columbia, South Carolina. A visitation will follow from 5:00-8:00 pm at 1741 Shady Lane, Columbia, SC, 29206. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Prisma Health Breast Health Center-Richland, 1 Richland Medical Park Dr Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203 or Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212. "

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