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2012
Irene Brent of Raymond passed away on November 15, 2012, at the age of 85.
Mrs. Brent was born in Puckett, the daughter of Guy and Lillie Mae Kennedy. She grew up in Brandon. In 1947, she married Bill Brent and moved to Raymond, where they owned and operated Brent's Grocery for 34 years.
Mrs. Brent is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Brent and her brother, Dan Kennedy. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Bath (Chuck) of Raymond, her son, Ed Brent, of Hernando, her granddaughter, Laura Love Harris (Randall) of Raymond, her grandson, Brent Ratliff (Mandy) of Germantown, Tennessee, her granddaughter, Ashley Rodgers (Jim) of Hernando, and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Doris Tigrett of Brandon and Ottris Hall of Brandon and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 16 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Raymond and on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. with a service immediately following at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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November 16, 2012
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
November 16, 2012
Hello Ed, sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. 85 years are truly a blessing from God. We will remember her and her smile, especially during the early years at Brent's. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Vicki Funches Colbert Class of 1977 Rangers
November 16, 2012
Carol Pitts
My deepest sympathy to the family. I will miss her and I know you will too. She was always so sweet and full of life.
November 16, 2012
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word.
November 15, 2012
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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