Helen Elaine Borgula

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Donald L. Borgula, with whom she shared 39 beautiful years. She was a loving mother to Don (Melissa) Borgula and Janice K. Tash. Cherished grandmother of Donald M. (Stephanie) Borgula Jr., Javen C. (Katie) Borgula, Joel A. (Kristen) Borgula, Zachary B. Tash, Jessica R. Giesler, Shelby R. (Matt) Tash, and Lisa A. (Sonny) Levine. Dear great-grandmother of Amanda Elizabeth Hunter, Donald Lewis Borgula, Tyler Caleb Borgula, Jack Christian Borgula, Lina Ann Borgula, Max Bradford Borgula, and Layla Mae Blankenship. Proud great-great-grandmother of Ariel Hunter, Jax Hunter, Shepherd Hunter, and Shiloh Hunter. Dearest sister of the late Carl O. Schlueter, the late Eleanora A. Schlueter, the late Paul Schlueter, the late Harold Schlueter, and Marie Fornoff. Helen will also be missed by many loving nieces and nephews.

Born to the late August and Mildred Schlueter, Helen was a dedicated and hard-working woman throughout her life. She managed a hair salon, worked in the Michigan Bell Collections Department, and served as the bookkeeper for the family contracting business. Her culinary skills were exceptional, and she had a particular passion for baking.

Helen was a devoted Jehovah's Witness and a longstanding member of the West Livonia Congregation. Her unwavering faith made her a pillar of her community and a source of inspiration to many.

Her intense love for God and people was evident in everything she did. Helen always found the good in others, embodying kindness, consideration, and compassion. Her positive attitude and ability to see the glass as half full were hallmarks of her character, providing comfort and strength to her family.

Helen’s memory will forever live on in our hearts and minds. She was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Helen will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

One of Helen's favorite scriptures was Revelations 21: 3 and 4:

With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say:

"Look! The tent of God is with mankind,

and he will reside with them,

and they will be his people.

And God himself will be with them.

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,

and death will be no more,

neither will mourning nor outcry

nor pain be anymore.

The former things have passed away."

A memorial visitation for Helen will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Homes, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. It will be followed by a memorial service that will begin at 11:00 AM.

A memorial service will be live-streamed via Zoom. Details for accessing the service can be found below:

Meeting ID: 545-855-4604

Passcode: 285256

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen's memory to Jehovah's Witnesses Worldwide Work and/or Open Arms Hospice.