Carolyn Adell Borcsani

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my mother:

❤️❤️❤️ Carolyn Adell Eberline Borcsani aka “Teeny” 9/21/1953 — 12/20/2024 ❤️❤️❤️

The dash between the dates symbolizes the time a person spent living and how they chose to spend their time on earth. In “The Dash,” a poem by Linda Ellis, readers are asked to reflect on what they would like to change about their "dash" or their life before they die. This is what the dash in Carolyn’s life was about.

Carolyn passed away peacefully while in hospice care. She was known for her warm heart, generous spirit, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends. Carolyn touched many lives and will be tremendously missed by all who knew her.

Carolyn was born in 1953 in Adrian, MI, where she spent her formative years. She graduated from Adrian High School in 1971 and quickly began her studies at Siena Heights University as a freshman in College then she attended Eastern Michigan University, where she was a proud member of the Sigma Kappa sorority. In 1975, she married and immediately moved to Phoenix, AZ. Carolyn received her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in December 1980, just two months before the birth of her older daughter, Emily. In December 1987, her younger daughter, Elizabeth, was born. Carolyn ended her marriage in 1996 and never remarried.

She continued to live her life successfully, always prioritizing her family and friends. Carolyn was known for her passion for interior design, where her creativity and eye for detail were highly regarded. Her creative spark knew no bounds and it infiltrated into the many different crevices and facets of her life and of those who were a part of it. Whether she was creating a new personal space to call home or merging pieces of homemade Halloween costumes to create the latest dance outfit ensemble for her daughters or their peers (to be worn and displayed at the upcoming dance recital and performance), her love for this natural talent was evident and her passion always shined bright.

Carolyn was fortunate to have many genuine friends, neighbors, and. Colleagues whom she formed strong bonds with through the years, including her two daighters. She was close to each one of them in her own way, and it was them that she ultimately gave of herself selflessly for. No matter what the cost, she “was always in their corner”, literally just a phone call away.

Carolyn loved spending time with all of her grandchildren, whether it was silly bath time, going to story hour, making Mickey Mouse shaped pancakes, or taking a special meal to school just in time for lunch, she did it all without a care and enjoyed every minute of it.

Carolyn’s love for her father in heaven was Also something to be admired. A beautiful example of when to lean into it, she was not afraid to proclaim her strong faith. Her knack for knowing How to love others in their time of grief, joy etc was astonishing.

As a sign of her strong catholic upbringing, She insisted on the 10 commandments being placed somewhere easily read in just about every home she designed and decorated. To her this was the foundation of living a good life and felt we needed to be reminded them often.

Her light was bright, and she brought a lot of fun to the party. Her infectious laugh and “I love Lucy” antics with her current partner in crime in any given moment will ring clear as a gentle reminder to not take this life too seriously. Afterall, no one gets out alive, and that dash is often too short.

She is predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Carolyn Eberline, her father, Charles Alton Eberline, her brother, Charles “Chuck” Eberline, her infant brothers Gary and Allen Eberline, and her infant sister Sally Eberline.

Carolyn is survived by her two daughters and her grandchildren Kaleb, Hailey, Cayden, Logan, Reagan, and Anderson. Carolyn is also survived by her sister, Chris (Steve) Scott; her brother, Rick (Barbara) Eberline; her nieces, Carey, Katie, and Sara; and her nephews, Bryan and Andrew.

Her family will forever cherish her memory, and her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire all those who knew her.

Eternal rest grant unto Carolyn, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. ✝️✝️✝️

I love you. Thank you for being such a fun, loving, and all around good mom. You did the best you could. I’m grateful god gave me you. Cheers! Can’t wait to see what the next round brings….. love, your little rose bud.