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30
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Cotaco Methodist Church
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30
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1170 Collins Hill Road, Somerville, AL 35670
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Peggy Kent Obituary
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Mrs. Kent passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital. She was born December 12, 1945, in Morgan County, to James Neal Jackson, Jr. and Iris Inez Johnson Jackson. Mrs. Kent was preceded in death by her parents and sister Diane Badwell.
She was a lifelong member of the Cotaco Methodist Church and a big supporter of the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Mrs. Kent was the Co-Owner of Home Pest Control and retired after 56 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and being around people and working everyday with her customers and employees.
Survivors include
her Husband of 62 years - Jimmy Kent,
Daughter - Tracy Kent,
Sister - Nealia Dunaway (Ted),
Grandchildren - Maclain Eidson and Baylee Barnes (Baxter),
Great Grandchildren - Marlee Eidson and Quinn Barnes, and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Maclain Eidson, Jacob Yarbrough, Baxter Barnes, Ted Dunaway, Kenneth Duke, and Ronald Gullion.
Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cotaco Methodist Church
1170 Collins Hill Road, Somerville, AL 35670
Send FlowersAug
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3:00 p.m.
Cotaco Methodist Church
1170 Collins Hill Road, Somerville, AL 35670
Send FlowersServices provided by
Peck Funeral Home - HartselleOnly 10 hours left for delivery to next service.