Kathleen “Kathy” M. (Knowles) Winston, 78, passed away January 19, 2026. She was born September 14, 1947, in Ludington, the daughter of Willard L. T. and Violet “Mary” (Butterfield) Knowles.

Kathleen dedicated her life to the restaurant and service industry. Her career began at Dairy Queen, where she worked tenaciously towards her dream of owning her own restaurant. Kathleen owned and operated her restaurant, Trailside, for more than two decades.

Kathleen found joy in the simple pleasures of life—tending her flower gardens and watching the birds and squirrels come and go outside her window. In the summertime, she could often be seen cruising in her pride and joy, her beloved black Trans Am, a familiar and fond sight to those who knew her.

Kathleen is survived by her husband of 25 years, George; children, G. Allan Dollaway and Lauri (Jay) Zarowitz; brother, Roger Knowles; her sister-in-law; and two brothers-in-law many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family members.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of funeral arrangements.