Ann Burns

AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, for Ann R. Burns, 84, who died Monday afternoon at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland, surrounded by her family.
Ann was born July 10, 1933, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Ellis) Walsh.
She was a 1950 graduate of South High School and worked for General Electric before retiring to raise her family.
Ann's faith was very important to her, as she was a very active member of St. Joseph Church and the Ladies Guild. She enjoyed bowling, making crafts, and playing Bingo. Above all, Ann loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Ann's husband, Robert Burns Sr., whom she married Feb. 13, 1965, died Nov. 25, 2008.
She is survived by three daughters, Christine Sander of Austintown, Kelly (Ryan) Placer of Largo, Fla., and Cindra (Donald) Thompson of North Jackson; her son, Robert (Therese) Burns Jr. of Canfield; six grandchildren, Erin Burns, Rachel Burns, Megan Burns, Samantha Sander, Kacie Sander, and David Thompson; and three great-grandchildren.
Ann was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Elizabeth Long and Frances Lelleck.
Family and friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family has requested that material tributes take the form of donations to Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Youngstown, OH 44514.
Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to send condolences to the family.