Services for Debbie Borel Held Jan. 4

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Funeral services were held Jan. 4 for Debbie Borel, wife of trainer Cecil Borel, who died on New Year’s Day.

The sister-in-law of jockey Calvin Borel was a resident of Bossier City, La., and worked at Louisiana tracks for many years. She also ran tickets at the horse sales for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association.

Services were at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel in Haughton, La. with interment following at Hill Crest Memorial Park.

She is survived by her husband and daughters Desiree Foley, Paula Osborn, and Billie Harbert; her father, Roland Gondron; and 11 grandchildren.