DOROTHY A. KEARNS, 79, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, September 5, 2008, at Good Samaritan Village.

Born on November 5, 1928, at Frog Hollow in rural Winfield, Kansas, she was the daughter of Aubry and Pearl (Firebaugh) Peters. She was raised in rural Winfield, attending Victor Point Grade School and graduating from Winfield High School in 1946.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Harvey Thomas Kearns on June 30, 1946, in Hutchinson, Kansas. The couple made their home in rural Winfield. Mr. Kearns preceded her in death on December 28, 2002.

She worked as an Avon Saleswoman when she was younger and went to work for Binney & Smith in 1969. She worked for 25 years, retiring January 1, 1994. Dorothy enjoyed collecting family history and was an avid doll collector.

Her family includes:
Her son: Tommy Kearns of Coppell, TX;
Her daughter: Beverly Cross and husband, Steve of Winfield;
Her brother: Delbert Peters and wife, Christine of Winfield;
Her grandchildren: Greg Kearns of Las Vegas, NV; Lexy Kearns of San Diego, CA; Steve Moss of Winfield; and Mark Moss and wife, Jody of Wichita;
Her great-grandchildren: Riannon Moss and Tyler Moss; and
Her granddog: Dinky.
In addition to her husband and parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Parsons.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 10:30 A.M. at Miles Funeral Service. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5 to 9. The family will greet visitors from 6 to 8 that evening.

Memorials have been established in Mrs. Kearns' name for Good Samaritan Village Activities Fund and for Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservices.com.