Edith Virginia Kent

She was a graduate of Newport News High School and celebrated 68 years of marriage to her husband, George W. Kent, Jr. Virginia was a kind hearted, loving mother and grandmother to 5 children, 15 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. She always saw to it that her children and grandchildren had not only everything they needed but also what they wanted. She truly possessed a servant’s heart putting everyone’s needs and wants ahead of her own. She was a wonderful cook and perhaps the instrumental glue that held her family together. Her acts of love and kindness are countless and she is held dear in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, George W. Kent, Jr.,and her daughter, Judy Kent Taylor. She is survived by her children: Carolyn Salmon (Kenny Salmon), George W Kent, III (Pat Kent), Woodie G. Kent (Sharon Kent), Stacy Taylor (granddaughter), all of Yorktown, and Kathy Larrivee (Yvone Larrivee) of Collegeville, Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the York County Fire and Rescue and to the nurses (Kim, Tina, Alicia, & Elizabeth) who went above and beyond in caring for Mrs. Kent.

Visitation will be held from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 2 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home in Hampton. A graveside committal will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 3 at Parklawn-Wood Memorial Park in Hampton.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton VA 23666.