Kathy Ann Brown taught at Van Buren Schools
Kathy Ann Brown, age 49, of Lima, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 4:12 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born on February 26, 1975, in Lima, Ohio to Richard and Diane (Ring) Lansing, they survive in Ada. Kathy married James Brown, Jr. on February 26, 2015, he survives in Lima.
Also surviving is her brother, Mike Lansing of San Francisco, CA; a sister, Sara Lansing of Ada; and a niece, Payton Williams.
Kathy was a high school teacher at Van Buren Schools.
Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Deacon Michael Hood officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Friday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 38, Ada, Ohio 45810 for the benevolence of the family.
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