Brenda Kent

1949 - 2025

CONTINENTAL, Ohio - Brenda Kay Kent, age 75, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5:53 a.m., surrounded by family, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. While we are all saddened of her passing, we are comforted to know that she is at peace and out of pain.?   

Brenda was born on June 21, 1949, in Columbia City, Indiana, to Jay and Faith (Hill) Crawford.

She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1967, where she participated in bowling and expressed her love for animals, horses in particular, with 4-H. 

Brenda married Carl Kent on July 11, 1970, in Columbia City, Indiana. Brenda moved to Continental, Ohio, shortly after to start her new life with Carl.

Brenda's children were her world! She left the corporate working world when Shelly blessed their lives in 1977, and Todd was born in 1981, completing their little circle.

While Brenda worked brief periods of time at Weller Farm and The Continental News Review while the children were growing up, she devoted the majority of her time to being involved in their activities. She was the band uniform manager, 4-H helper and Prom Advisor for Shelly's junior year. When she wasn't involved in something for her children, you could find her being involved in CCL and helping with various activities at the church. 

Once Brenda became a grandmother, you could find her continuing that support by being on the sidelines for any activity they were involved in, cheering them on. Family was important to her and she created lasting memories with her family by taking many family vacations and seasonal camping at Jellystone in Pierceton, Indiana, for more than 30 years.

   Left to carry on Brenda's memories and values are her husband Carl; daughter, Shelly (Jeff) Giesige; son, Todd (Carrie) Kent;, grandchildren, Cole, Brayden, Hannah, Katelyn and Makendal. She was blessed to be a great-grandma to Lyla and Ivy; and grandma to her grand-puppies Gracie and Macy. She  is also survived by her brother, Gene Crawford; sister-in-law, Shelley Kent; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and lifelong friends.

Brenda was greeted at heaven's gate by her parents; her son, Keith; and her sister, Patricia.?

Brenda's going home service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental, Ohio, with Pastor Monica Kleman officiating.

Burial will follow at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Oakwood.

Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 2-7 p.m., and again on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

The family requests that instead of sending flowers, go spend time with your loved ones, tell them you love them and go make memories! 

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to Putnam County Home Health and Hospice for helping us keep Brenda at home while she was on her journey. 

The family request that any memorial contributions may go to Putnam County Home Health and Hospice. 

A beloved soul who touched many lives and will be forever in our hearts.  

Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.