Marsha Diane Burns, 70, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. A Memorial Service is set for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at A&M United Methodist Church in College Station.

Marsha was born in Dawson, Texas on July 10, 1941. She moved to Bryan in 1999 from Deer Park and was a member of A&M United Methodist Church. Marsha’s hobbies were antiques, arts and crafts, collecting buttons and reading. Her greatest love though was for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, V. Leon, Jr. and Gena Forehand, of Lubbock; daughters and son-in-law, Kelley D. and Doug Ervin, of Bryan, and Rhonda F. Mudd, of Seabrook; brothers and sister-in-law, Ronald and Dana Burns, of Wimberly, and Boyce Burns, of Deer Park; grandchildren, Brandon Thornton, Meagan Mudd, Bryant Ervin, Keaton Forehand, and Bradley Ervin; great-grandchildren, Brylee Williams and Westyn Thornton, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, South Texas Division, 4550 Post Oak Place Dr., Suite 307, Houston, TX 77027.