Donna Kay Kent, age 70 passed away on September 10, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on December 29, 1948 in Beckley, West Virginia to Ruth Geneva Carpenter. Donna was a hard worker all her life but especially enjoyed accounting and work in the medical field. She had moved from Michigan to North Carolina in 2017 to enjoy retirement. In her spare time, Donna was considered a very good cook, enjoyed watching cooking shows, crocheting, and completing puzzles. She had an unconditional love for her grandchildren.
In addition to her mother, Donna was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Gregory Kent, brother-in-law David “Cookie” Shiflett and a nephew Travis Harold.
Those left to cherish the memory of Donna include her daughter Kristin Stellema of Wyoming, Michigan, two grandchildren Tyler and Michael both of Wyoming, Michigan, two sisters, Norma Harold of Hiddenite, North Carolina and Kathleen “Kitty” Shiflett of Ronceverte, West Virginia and a number of loving nieces and nephews. She is loved and will be missed.
Service for Ms. Kent will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Gordon Hospice House, 2341
Simonton Rd. Statesville, Nc 28625
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to
www.alexfuneralservice.com