BORDERS, Christine “Mimi” Karem, 93, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her home.
Born in Brownsville, KY the former Christine Karem was many things, including: homemaker, artist, poet, scholar, lover of life, wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, dancer, comforter, reader, writer, card shark, Lebanese chef, ecologist, walker of parks, supporter of causes, dear friend, party girl, inventor of patience, golfer, humorist, and peacemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Thomas Smith “T.S.” Borders; and siblings, Joe, Fred, Louis and Paul Karem, Liz Sodd, Sue Ann Fischer, and Cecelia Siegal.
Christine is survived by her children, Thomas P. Borders (Carmel), Tina Gilmour (Don), Louis Borders (Lea Anne), Daniel Borders, M.D. (Susan), Christopher Borders, Jennifer Stewart (James), and MaryBeth Karaus; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Her memorial gathering will be on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 5-7 pm with a service celebrating her life starting at 7pm, all at Rabbouni Catholic Community (located in Springdale Presbyterian Church), 7812 Brownsboro Road (US 22). Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Kosair Charities.

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