KATHRYN J. BURNS, age 58, of Jackson Center, passed away at The Pavilion in Sidney on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.  She was born on September 22, 1957 in Troy to Myron Burns of Troy and the late Mary Louise (Nelson) Burns.

In addition to her father, Kathryn is survived by one daughter: April Marie (Ali) Lachlan of Edinburgh, Scotland; Life Partner: Terry McGowan; and sister: Bev (Dave) Thacker of Tipp City.  In addition to her mother, Kathryn was preceded in death by one brother: Doug Burns.

Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Miami East High School.  She was a long time Mary Kay Representative and embodied the Go Give philosophy.  She loved horses and had many special dogs, including Tootsie and Peter Lee.  Kathy and Terry were members of the Harley Owners Group.

Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Vandalia.  Friends may call from 5–8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Animal Shelter, 1110 N. County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.