Margaret Ann Burns

Margaret Ann Burns, age 97 of Somerset, KY passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her residence. Margaret was born on May 4, 1928 in Pulaski County, the daughter of Riley Black and Bonnie Girdler Black. She married James Robert “Bob” Burns on February 28, 1945 at Jamestown, KY and they shared 60 years of marriage prior to his passing on May 10, 2005. Margaret was a longtime member and the oldest member of Campground Baptist Church. She worked at Palm Beach Clothing for over 30 years. She was an amazing cook and she loved her children and grandchildren.

Survivors included her children, one son, Robert Lee “ Bobby” Burns (Patty); and her daughter, Judy A. Gibson, both of Somerset; grandsons, Jared Gibson (Caitlyn) of Middlesboro, KY and Blake Gibson (Autumn) of Somerset; great grandchildren, Caroline Gibson, Andrew Gibson and Matthew Gibson; brothers, Charles Black of Newcastle, IN; sisters, and Garnella Howell of OH; extended family, church family and neighbors who are saddened by her passing.

In addition to her parents, Riley and Bonnie Black; and her husband, Bob Burns; Margaret was preceded in death by her son, Gary M. Burns; and her siblings, Edgar Black, Jack Black, Paul Black, Martha Black, Dorothy Warren, Mary Owens, Elizabeth Denham, Ralph Black and Gerald W. Black.

Visitation for Margaret will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Hwy 80, Somerset, KY 42503. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at 1:30 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jared Gibson and Bro. Rick Watson officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.