Laura Lee Bortner

Laura Lee Bortner, 64, of New Madison, went to be with her Savior on March 24, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Laura was born April 4, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Gerald V. and Evelyn (Willoughby) Bortner.
Laura lived to serve that which was important to her. First, and foremost, was family. She had 3 families that were extremely important to her. She loved the Bortner family she was born in to, her church family at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, and her family at the Brethren Retirement Community which consisted of both co-workers and residents.
Laura had a keen memory and often regailed family with stories of heritage, childhood and friends. She loved serving her Lord, her family and her friends. Laura had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. She was smart and always fun to be around. She had a way of making others happy and showing kindness. Laura could keep everyone laughing in gatherings with her insight into people's personalities, and the stories she created from them. Laura was a favorite aunt as she always had her "Bag O' Fun" that she brought along. She will be missed by many.
She is survived by a brother, Larry Bortner of Newport, Kentucky; sisters, Linda and Larry Runkle of Peru, Indiana, Beverly and Donnie Barker of Greensborough, North Carolina, Barbara and David McKenzie of House Springs, Missouri; nephews, Gerald and Angela Biscella, David and Erin Bixler Biscella; neices, Erin and Matt Milligan, Brianna McKenzie, Kaitlan Barker; great nephews, Nicholas Biscella and Grayson Bixler; great nieces, Jessica and Andrew Biscella-DeFeo, Kayla Bixler and Talia Bixler; uncles, David and Barbara Willoughby, Don and Marie Willoughby; an aunt, Irene Bortner, and numerous cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015, at 6:00 PM at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Tony Price officiating. Friends and family may visit from 4-6 PM also at the church prior to the service. The family request memorial contributions be given to the Brethren Retirement Community Residence Aid Fund or Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren.
Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com