Carla Marie Pate Boruff

Carla Marie Pate Boruff, age 79, of Corryton, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and other health issues. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Corryton. Marie was the middle of five girls born to Carl and Birdie Pate. Marie and her sisters had a very strong family bond, and they were best friends. Her family moved to Corryton from Knoxville when Marie was in eighth grade. She was a 1963 graduate of Gibbs High School. She married her best friend and love of her life, Marvin Boruff, on August 10, 1963. Together, they have two children, Kristi and Tim. She was an employee of Gastrointestinal Associates in Knoxville for over forty years before retiring in June 2016. In addition, she was an active member of Corryton Order of the Eastern Star #337 for many years, serving in many leadership roles. Marie will be remembered for her generosity to others throughout her life. She would hear of a need of others and immediately look for a way to help. She was someone that could always be relied upon by her family and friends and was an example for all of us. Marie had a strong work ethic, which she passed along to her children. She was very proud of their accomplishments, along with those of her granddaughter, Ashley. She cherished her family and loved them immeasurably. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Birdie Pate, sister Sandy McBee, and in-laws Jackson and Minnie Boruff. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, Marvin Boruff of Corryton, daughter Kristi Boruff of Knoxville, son and daughter in law, Tim and Candy Boruff of Corryton, and her beloved granddaughter Ashley Boruff of Corryton, along with her fiancé Jonathan Pursiful of Corryton. In addition, she is survived by her sisters Judy Morrison of Knoxville, Nancy (Terry) Dalton of Corryton, and Betty (Jackie) Parker of Corryton, sisters-in-law Carolyn (Kent) Peters of Corryton and Donna Boruff of Kodak, along with many nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to Kathy Mitchell and Angie Williams for their devoted care for Marie over the past three years. In addition, they would like to thank Dr. Douglas Leahy, who oversaw her care for more than forty years, and Dr. Chad Hughett of Internal Medicine Associates, along with their nurse Tammy Russell. Also, the family would like to thank the employees of University of Tennessee Hospice Services, especially the caring nurses, Michele Muncey and Victoria. The family will receive friends at Mynatt Funeral home, Halls Chapel, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Monday, November 25, 2024, followed by a 7:00 pm funeral service officiated by Pastor Tim Inklebarger. Family and Friends will gather Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:45 am at Clapps Chapel Cemetery in Corryton, for an 11:00 am graveside officiated by Pastor Justin Pratt. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Benziger, T.G. Brantley, Terry Dalton, Mike Johnson, Leroy Keys, Jackie Parker, Joe Sallings, Robby Taylor, and Dave Wright. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude, Pat Summitt Foundation, or a charity of your choice. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences made at www.mynattfh.com.