2019
Kathy
2019
Kathy Burns
November 3, 2019 — August 31, 2019
Kathy Streetman Burns, age 69, of Long Beach, MS passed away August 31,2019.
She is proceeded in death by her father, Paul Kirk Streetman and her nephew Jonathan Paul Streetman.
She is survived by her mother Clara "Jan" Streetman, a daughter Christy Burns, two amazing grandchildren, Brianna and Brayden Burns. Brothers Kenny and Kirk Streetman, grandogs Bentley and Brinn, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends she considered family and many "adopted" daughters.
She was a faithful member of The Well at First Methodist Church of Long Beach.
"You shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household " Deuteronomy 26:11.
She was a beloved employee at Lynn Meadows Discovery in Gulfport, MS, her home away from home. This is where she came to life inspiring the small minds of the children of Bear Cub Club. They were her family. She attended many birthday parties, babysat some, and even took some to the movies or lunch. They were all so important to her.
Over 38 years, Kathy taught the young minds of 2 nd grade at Green Acres, aka as Reeves Elementary, and Covenant Christian School, where she touched so many lives throughout many generations of children, evening teaching her own favorite granddaughter Brianna, in 2 nd grade. She was so proud of the young teacher Brianna was becoming. They shared the love of singing, dancing and most of all the love of teaching young minds.
Throughout her life she has devoted countless hours to numerous organizations such as Kiwanis, Salvation Army, multiple local theatre groups and many more. She was a devoted member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a teaching sorority, where she donated an untold amount of time to altruistic projects for Ronald McDonald House, Women's Shelter and Children's shelter. All of these women were her sisters of the heart.
She enjoyed staying busy with her Bunco group, Tripoley/Quiddler girls, Vacation Bible School and teaching Early Childhood Classes. Her most loved past time was to spend time with her favorite grandson, Brayden, eating countless crab claws, playing monopoly and sharing the love of Marvel and Star Wars movies. She taught him how to be a gentleman and loved having long conversations with him. She was so proud of the young man he has become.
To know Kathy was to love her, she lived her life to the fullest and to make a difference in others, to enrich, inspire, and encourage young minds. She held numerous degrees and titles in her life but her most important and loved title was Mom and Mimi.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to Ronald McDonald House 2524 N State St Jackson, MS 39216 or Lynn Meadows Discovery Center 246 Dolan Ave Gulfport MS 39507
There is a celebration of life scheduled for November 3, 2019 at 4 to 7 pm at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Please watch Facebook for event updates.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.
She is proceeded in death by her father, Paul Kirk Streetman and her nephew Jonathan Paul Streetman.
She is survived by her mother Clara "Jan" Streetman, a daughter Christy Burns, two amazing grandchildren, Brianna and Brayden Burns. Brothers Kenny and Kirk Streetman, grandogs Bentley and Brinn, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends she considered family and many "adopted" daughters.
She was a faithful member of The Well at First Methodist Church of Long Beach.
"You shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household " Deuteronomy 26:11.
She was a beloved employee at Lynn Meadows Discovery in Gulfport, MS, her home away from home. This is where she came to life inspiring the small minds of the children of Bear Cub Club. They were her family. She attended many birthday parties, babysat some, and even took some to the movies or lunch. They were all so important to her.
Over 38 years, Kathy taught the young minds of 2 nd grade at Green Acres, aka as Reeves Elementary, and Covenant Christian School, where she touched so many lives throughout many generations of children, evening teaching her own favorite granddaughter Brianna, in 2 nd grade. She was so proud of the young teacher Brianna was becoming. They shared the love of singing, dancing and most of all the love of teaching young minds.
Throughout her life she has devoted countless hours to numerous organizations such as Kiwanis, Salvation Army, multiple local theatre groups and many more. She was a devoted member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a teaching sorority, where she donated an untold amount of time to altruistic projects for Ronald McDonald House, Women's Shelter and Children's shelter. All of these women were her sisters of the heart.
She enjoyed staying busy with her Bunco group, Tripoley/Quiddler girls, Vacation Bible School and teaching Early Childhood Classes. Her most loved past time was to spend time with her favorite grandson, Brayden, eating countless crab claws, playing monopoly and sharing the love of Marvel and Star Wars movies. She taught him how to be a gentleman and loved having long conversations with him. She was so proud of the young man he has become.
To know Kathy was to love her, she lived her life to the fullest and to make a difference in others, to enrich, inspire, and encourage young minds. She held numerous degrees and titles in her life but her most important and loved title was Mom and Mimi.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to Ronald McDonald House 2524 N State St Jackson, MS 39216 or Lynn Meadows Discovery Center 246 Dolan Ave Gulfport MS 39507
There is a celebration of life scheduled for November 3, 2019 at 4 to 7 pm at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Please watch Facebook for event updates.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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