HASTINGS, MI - Kathleen Ann Purdun, age 71, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, from complications related to chronic illness. Kathy was born in Hastings on July 30, 1949, the daughter of Stewart Jack and Selma (Moe) Brownell. Kathy was a lifelong resident of the Hastings area and was a bus driver for Hastings Schools for 31 years. Kathy had a fun-loving, outgoing spirit, a sharp sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and a very giving nature. She thrived being “on the go,” and in her retirement continued to work part-time driving people to medical appointments. Kathy was an excellent cook and often gifted friends, relatives, and strangers with her delicious food. She truly enjoyed meeting people and learning about their lives. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her bright smile and infectious laughter will be missed. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Phillip. Kathy is survived by her brother, Mike Brownell (Joan Logan); her children, Mike (Andrea) Wright and Tricia (Jason) Eldred, all of Hastings; grandchildren, Abigail Wright, Hannah (Codey) Clewell, Collin Wright, Chelsea (Tel) Newth, and Mitchell Eldred; and great-grandchildren Eli and Ella Newth. Kathy is also survived by her step-sons, Rod (Darcie) Purdun and Ron (Anne) Purdun; step-daughter-in-law Andrea Purdun (Steve Shoup); and grandchildren, Justin, Ashley and Shelby Purdun, Alex (Libby) Randall, and Jeremy McCallum. A Celebration of Life will be held for Kathy in the summer.