Treva Ann Jent

Treva Ann Jent

Treva Ann Jent passed away early on Friday, December 25, 2009, at her residence in Buckingham County, Virginia.

Services began at Dunkum Funeral Home in Dillwyn, Virginia, on Monday, December 28, 2009, where friends and family may visit from 6 until 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Salem United Methodist Church in Buckingham, where the Reverend Billy Swan will be officiating. Burial will follow at the adjacent Salem Cemetery.

Treva was born on December 16, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, a daughter of Owen Harris and Ethyl Price Harris. She spent most of her early years residing in St. Bernice, Indiana, where she was Valedictorian of her graduating class. Most of her work career was spent as an executive secretary for law firms, but most importantly, she spent her years as a loving wife, mother and friend.

Surviving are her husband, Dallas Jent, who gave her love, life and happiness for 42 years; daughter, Rebecca Ann Wood and her husband, Lacy, of Arvonia; sons, Larry and Marion Jent, also of Buckingham County; a granddaughter and name sake, Treva Rose Wood; a grandson, Cameron Jent; son, Brian Jent of Texas, David Jent of Missouri and Bradley Jent of Arkansas; brothers, Kent Harris and his wife, Judy, of Terre Haute, Indiana and Dean Harris and his wife, Sally, Clinton, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Treva was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church, and was awarded a pin of honor from the church in recognition of over 21 years for her work as a member of the United Methodist Women's Group. She was also a very active member in all the communities where she resided thru her life. Volunteering in nursing homes, helping those in need, and always making someone's day brighter.

Mrs. Jent will be very much missed by all who loved her, but she is now in a wonderful place with the Lord, where she shall not have to suffer with pain any longer. She wished for two new feet for Christmas. Not only did she get her wish, but she received a pair of wings as well.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.