Betty Ann Borgers, 91, of Wentzville, Mo., Previously of New Florence, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Twin Oaks in Wentzville.
Betty was born on February 24, 1932, to James Henry and Dorothy (Hildebrandt) Winkler. She married her love, Edward Henry Borgers, in St. Louis, on November 26, 1955, and they spent 46 cherished years together before his passing on March 30, 2002. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and caring for the flowers on her and her husband’s farm in New Florence. She loved to travel, every winter her and Edward would travel to Texas. She also spent time playing cards, her favorite game was Texas Hold ‘Em, she continued to play cards often during her stay at Twin Oaks.
She is survived by brothers-in-law Leonard (Myrle) Borgers and Robert Schantz; sisters-in-law Sandi Winkler and Elaine Borgers and a host of nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Henry Borgers; parents, James Henry and Dorothy Winkler; brothers Robert and James Winkler; and siblings-in-law: Juanita Winkler, Dorothy Borgers, LaVerne (Charles) Edwards, Irma (Alfred) Crawford, Norma (Harry) Mueller, Marvin Borgers, and Marlene Schantz.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City with Reverend John Foster officiating. A Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Big Spring Methodist Cemetery. Casketbearers include Ronald Mueller, Mark Edwards, James Borgers, Robert Borgers, Jason Schantz, Mike Grosse, and Brady Grosse. Paul Hammond is an Honorary Casketbearer.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Twin Oaks Senior Living or to the Big Spring Fire Department c/o Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, Mo., 63361.
Condolences may be left online at www.schlankerfuneralhome.com
