Kathleen C. "Kathy" Bland Burns

Kathleen C. "Kathy" Bland Burns, 73, of Sherwood, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was born April 10, 1943 to Clyde and Blanche Bland in Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her parents. Kathy was retired from 44 years with the State of Arkansas Department of Human Services. She was an active charter member of North Pulaski United Methodist Church. Kathy is survived by her husband, Herbert Burns; three sons: Tom Dicus (Karen) of Clarksville, Tim Dicus (Lisa) of Maumelle, Thomas Burns (Laura) of Rison; two daughters: Kelli Rutledge (Travis) of North Little Rock, Theresa Melton (Chris) of Tacoma, WA; nine grandchildren: Stacy, Sandy, John, Natalie, Alex, Jennings, Reagan, Katie, Megan; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Becker of Alameda, Calif.. Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017, at North Pulaski United Methodist Church, 10 Kelso Road, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Visitation will be one hour prior of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests, memorials be sent to North Pulaski United Methodist Church, to Second Baptist Church, Clarksville, Ark., c/o Sandy's Ministry Work, or in Sandy's name at https://netcommunity.imb.org/IHO-Missions. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens