Bonnie M. Kent

Bonnie Mae (Bell) Kent, left her Earthly home on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Bonnie was born on June 12, 1933, to Floyd and Thelma (Stanley) Bell in Garnett, Kansas. She joined a brother, Stanley, and a sister, Velma. Bonnie attended Garnett schools where she graduated in 1951.

On June 20, 1951, Bonnie married George T. Kent. They became parents to Cheri Lynn, Roger Martin, and Ruby Renee. Bonnie and George enjoyed 45 years together until George's death in 1997.

Besides her job as a homemaker, Bonnie worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for Deep Rock Appliance on the Garnett Square and then later at Beckman Motors until her retirement.

Bonnie was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian Church in Garnett until its closing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; her brother, Stanley Bell; and her sister, Velma Drybread. A daughter-in-law, Joleata Kent, and infant grandson, Kent Christopher Peine, also preceded her in death.

Bonnie leaves behind her children; Cheri and Ray Peine of Garnett; Roger Kent of Garnett; and Ruby and Kirk Gulick of Iola, Kansas. Bonnie also leaves seven beloved grandchildren; Rose Peine, Jason Kent and Christina Trujillo, Johnna (Kent) and Bruce Brumley, Clinton and Hollie Gulick, Darci (Gulick) and Brett Lisher, Karly (Gulick) and Derrik McCall, and Kelcy (Gulick) and Brad Schnaufer. She was the proud great-grandmother of twenty great-grandchildren, with number twenty-one due soon. Bonnie is also survived by one cousin, Jim Bell, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Bonnie will be remembered fondly for her love of gardening, sewing, quilting, dancing with George, playing Pitch, 4 o'clock coffee gatherings with friends, and her deep love for her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Bonnie's family will greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday evening at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to WINGS or St. Jude's and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com