Susan Virginia (Malott) Born


Susan Virginia (Malott) Born, age 70 of Waynesfield died Tuesday morning, October 6, 2009 in Allen County.  She was born May 7, 1939 in Wood County to the late Harold Marion and Edna Mary (Llewellyn) Malott.

She graduated from Thompson Township School in Seneca County in 1957.  She worked as a legal secretary in Lima and later became a stay-at-home mom.  Her hobbies included reading, cross-stitching, genealogy and spending her winters in Florida.

Susan married Donald Eugene Born, Sr., on November 19, 1960 at the Methodist Church in LaFayette and he survives.  Other survivors include three sons, Donald (Loretta) Born, Jr., Waynesfield; Darren Born, John Born and a daughter, Paula (Ben) Gehle, all of Lima.  She was the grandmother of Craig Paxson, Nicholas Gehle, William, Christopher, Taylor, David and Matthew Born; plus great-grandchildren, Addison Gehle and Seth Gehle.  She is also survived by sisters, Marilyn (Don) Stark, Lima and Carolyn Duff, Waynesfield and stepfather, George Mayer, Cridersville.  She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, John Henry Malott.  

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, where friends may call Friday from 5-8 pm.  Burial will be in the LaRue Cemetery, Pastor JoAnne Powers will officiate.

Memorial Gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave, Columbus, OH 43215.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com

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