Joleata Kay Kent

Joleata Kent, age 66, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home.

Joleata Kay Thompson was born on June 28, 1958, in Garnett, Kansas, she was the second of four children born to Howard and Leila (Welsh) Thompson. Joleata graduated from Crest High School at Colony, Kansas in 1976. Joleata was united in marriage to Roger Kent on September 10, 1977, in Kincaid, Kansas. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jason and Johnna. Joleata began working at the Anderson County Hospital in the business office, until having children. While the children were young she was able to be home with them. She later returned to work at H&R Block in Garnett. Joleata earned her bachelor's degree from Ottawa University in 1990 and then obtained her CPA certification. She worked for Snodgrass Dunlap and Company in Iola for a number of years before going to work at the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in the accounting office. Joleata worked 21 years at Wolf Creek, retiring in 2014. Joleata took care of the business operations side of the family business, RJ Energy. In her retirement years the business was her full time focus.

In her free time Joleata enjoyed many creative pursuits, over the years, she enjoyed sewing, making her daughter's wedding dress, and many clothes for her family. In later years she took up rug hooking and was active in her group of friends. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) and currently served as the secretary. Joleata was also a member of the local quilt guild, book club, and the Friends of the Library. She also enjoyed taking painting classes and completing puzzles. Her family could always look to Joleata for any information on their genealogy. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Garnett and played in the bell choir at church.

Joleata enjoyed family get-togethers hosting many Easter, Christmas and birthday parties. She enjoyed all things related to their grandchildren, attending their activities and sporting events. Traveling with Joleata meant that every trip included mandatory stops at the historical sites.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Leila Thompson; and father-in-law, George Kent.

Joleata is survived by her husband, Roger Kent, of the home; son, Jason Kent and Christina Trujillo; daughter, Johnna Brumley and Bruce; five grandchildren, George, Brooke, and Lilly Kent, Sammy and Kent Brumley; two sisters and one brother, Chardel Hastings and Mark, Rick Thompson and Connie, and Janell Yelm and Ron; mother-in-law, Bonnie Kent; many nieces and nephews and other family members.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Springfield Cemetery, Garnett. Joleata's family will greet friends from 1:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Library, D.A.R., or Kincaid Fair Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com