Kay Borovetz

Kay Borovetz, 80 years young, peacefully left this earth on September 6, 2025. Kay was born to Jim and Lois Morris on November 3, 1944, in Chickasha, where she grew up. She met and married her high school sweetheart, Melvin White. Kay and Melvin had two children, Steve and Cyndi, and moved to Oklahoma City and later to Muskogee to raise their family. They were members of the Muskogee Chapter of Jaycees and were very active in community services. Kay worked as an executive secretary at Clark Electric, Rickett’s Construction, and Muskogee Environmental Conservation Co. When she found out about a party store for sale, she jumped at the chance to have a business of her own and she bought Stuff N Such on East Side Boulevard. She loved helping people with decorations and planning for their celebrations and we always had fancy napkins at home. The biggest bonus was that she could have her grandsons with her at work, and they quickly became the mascots and frequently appeared in newspaper ads for the store. You never worked alone when Kay was around, whether it was helping with dishes, yardwork, laundry, or any other task. She was an excellent homemaker and cook. She rearranged the furniture in her living room more than we thought normal and was a very tasteful decorator, but her home was always comfortable and everyone was welcome. She loved having her family together and making sure everyone had infinite snacks and beverages, always topping it off with that fancy napkin. Melvin passed away in 1986 and Kay later married Frank Borovetz, Jr. They traveled a lot and were active in Civitan and members of First Lutheran Church. They were very happy together and lived a good life. They were a power couple. Kay leaves behind many loved ones and friends who will miss her, including her new friends at the Courtyards of Claremore, where she lived for almost six months and where she took her last breath. They made her feel very special and loved her fiercely in the short time she was there. Other survivors include son, Steve White and wife Kathy, Ft. Gibson, OK; daughter, Cyndi Larimer and husband Mike, Claremore, OK; sister, Kathy Hall, Dallas, TX; Aunt Betty Heald, Chickasha, OK; grandchildren, Stephanie White and Mandie Hankins, Claremore, Amber Melton, Ft. Gibson, Meghan Thompson, Muskogee, Hunter White, Muskogee, Sam Larimer, Claremore, eight great-grandchildren, and many beloved cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Jim Morris, two husbands, Melvin and Frankie, her nephew, Matt Hall; and her lifelong best friend, Pat King, who went to be with the Lord two days before Kay. A service honoring Kay will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Muskogee, OK. with Pastor Sam Dunn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Kay Borovetz

November 3, 1944 - September 6, 2025