Berline Bornor

“If a man dies, can he live again? I will wait all the days of my compulsory service Until my relief comes.” Job 14:14 Berline K. Bornor, 82 years old, a resident of Charlotte, NC passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at her home under the loving care of Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region. Berline was born on June 27, 1937, in Barnesville, Liberia, the daughter of Zaza and Moriah Freeman. She was raised by her mother Irene G. Freeman and she grew up in both Kakata and Monrovia, Liberia. In 1975, she started traveling to the United States and in 1986, she established permanent residency at the age of 49. A loving caregiver, when she moved to the US, she took up residence in Silver Spring, MD and shortly after Providence, RI. There she worked in numerous healthcare facilities. In Charlotte, she was employed at the Presbyterian Hospital and the Whitney Healthcare Center in Hamden, CT, where she retired in 2006 and returned Charlotte, NC. In1957 she married to John G. Bornor in Kakata and moved to Monrovia, Liberia. Berline was preceded in death by her husband John in 1985 and her children, Samuel Q. Bornor; Rita Bornor and Sonie Bornor. In 1962 Berline’s life took a different turn when she began to study the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was baptized into the Jehovah Witness faith in Monrovia, Liberia. This began a 58 year walk of faith with Jehovah. Berline joyfully served in congregations in Monrovia, Providence, New Haven and Charlotte. When she was not working, she loved to cook. Her home was always filled with the smell of treats baking or a delicious dinner being prepared. She enjoyed being in the ministry and entertaining others. When outside, she enjoyed taking walks and tending to her garden. She was an avid reader, passing on the love of reading and education to her grandchildren. She was always willing to help take care of other family in their homes when they were sick. She was a true matriarch not only to her family but to all who were blessed to know her. She had a smile that lit up the room and an easy-going spirit that captivated everyone she met. Berline is a perfect extraordinary of her faith and she always saw the best in everyone. More importantly, she embraced her human imperfection and was quick to forgive others. She was a blessing to everyone in her life and will truly be missed by all who were blessed to know her. Berline is survived by her children: Sando Bornor Nuwoe of Liberia, Irene K. Otto (husband Myer) of Atlanta, GA, Joseph A. Bornor (wife Elliane) of Charlotte, NC, and Henrietta B. Whitfield of Charlotte, NC; and her sister Victoria Cayto, Ruth Gizzel and Benjamin Freeman(wife Yah) of Liberia. Berline is further survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. Visitation is being planned for Friday May 22, 2020 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. A memorial service at the Kingdom Hall will be held at a later date.

Berline Bornor

June 27, 1937 - May 14, 2020