Rosa Lee Kent Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rosa Lee Kent, age 91, of Overbrook, Kansas, formerly of Garnett, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Brookside Retirement in Overbrook, Kansas. Rosa Lee Hobart was born on April 11, 1929, at Welda, Kansas. She was the fifth of eight children born to Glen Lewis and Minnie May (Hoffmeier) Hobart. Rosa Lee grew up in the country near Welda, where she attended school, graduating from Welda High School. While in school, Rosa Lee excelled at basketball and typing. On June 8, 1947 Rosa Lee was united in marriage to Milton Jerome Kent in the Methodist Church, Garnett, Kansas. Their union was blessed with three children, Deborah, Jeree Lea and Vincent. Jerry and Rosa Lee made their home in Garnett. In 1998 they were able to build their home east of Garnett, where she enjoyed her yard and flowers. Rosa Lee especially loved their pond and feeding the fish. She will be remembered for her fabulous meals, her apple pie was wonderful. Family gatherings for holidays were special times, Rosa Lee loved planning to make everyone feel special. Jerry and Rosa Lee were able to travel often and they visited all fifty states. Rosa was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Kent on June 8, 2008; son, Vincent J. Kent on April 29, 2000; son in law, Raymond Miller; infant brother, Henry Hobart; four brothers, Byron Hobart and wife, Charlotte, Frank Hobart, Floyd Hobart and wife, Betty, Carl Hobart and wife, Emma; two sisters, Inez Miner and husband, Marlin and Shirley Krull and husband, Lloyd. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah A. Miller of Emporia, Kansas; Jeree Lea Burnett and husband Terry of Overbrook, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Carol Rugg Kent of Hydesville, California; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and one sister in law, Mary Ann of Sabinal, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Rosa Lee’s family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until the start of the service Thursday morning. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church (for Building Maintenance) and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com. Rosa Lee Kent's funeral service can be watched here: https://zoom.us/j/93653035008?pwd=NTFRbVRRWVNsekxsQ2pSQ056V1JQUT09 Meeting ID: 936 5303 5008 Passcode: Kent

Rosa Lee Kent

April 11, 1929 - January 31, 2021