Joyce Ann Borror, 87, of Upper Tract passed away June 27, 2025, at her home.
She was born on April 13, 1938, in Waynesboro, Virginia, the daughter of the late Wilbert C. and Margaret Ann (Landis) Morris.
Mrs. Borror attended school in Alexandria, Virginia, and was a member of the Wilson Chapel Church.
For 10 years, she worked at the Franklin Garment Factory. She had owned and operated several businesses during the years: Byrd’s Restaurant in Franklin, Joyce’s Bar in Scherr from 1983-1984, and Joyce’s Bar in Elkins from 1984-1987. She and her husband, Bruce Borror, owned and operated Borror’s Fresh Produce in Franklin and in Petersburg for 14 years. She also worked at Sue’s Country Kitchen in Petersburg from 2020-2024.
She was previously married to Jesse Kidwell and James Bolin. On Dec. 31, 1969, she married Bruce William Borror, who preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 2014.
Surviving are three daughters, Lisa Kitrell of Mobile, Alabama, Kimberly Maxson (Stephen) of Upper Tract and Joyce Ann Kidwell; two sons, Steve Borror of Grand Bay, Alabama, and Jimmy Bolin of Missouri; a sister, Doris Bowling of Spotsylvania, Virginia; a brother, Wilbur Morris of Alexandria, Virginia; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a special great-great-granddaughter, Amelia Rose.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Jesse Kidwell; two sisters, Barbara and Nancy; and a great-granddaughter, Abigail.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin with Taylor Basagic officiating. Interment was at the Kline Cemetery in Kline (Upper Tract).
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
