Peggy L. Burns, 74, of Union City, OH, passed away early Thursday morning, August 29, 2013 at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

She was born January 14, 1939, in Clinton County, OH, the daughter of the late Herschel and Mary (Durbin) Garrison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Burns; a son, Wayne; brothers, Herbert, Roger, Gary, Billy, and Larry; and a sister, Linda.

Peggy had worked for several years at Union Christel Manor in Union City, OH.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Burns, of Greenville, Thomas A. Burns of Union City, OH, Christina (Willie) Powell of Versailles, OH, Kimberly (Charles) Markle of Portland, IN, and Kenny (Becky) Rogers of Union City, OH; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her twin sister, Patricia Garrison of Ft. Recovery, OH; brothers, Richard Garrison of Wilmington, OH, and Jack (Rita) Garrison of Clarksville, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331.

A private service with burial in Snell Cemetery near Union City will take place at a later date.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com