Shirley Jean Tarte Trent

Shirley Jean Tarte Trent, 67, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, in the Indian Path Medical Center. She was born on February 29, 1948 in Kingsport, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Fred Lafon Tarte and Hazel Powhowtan Williams Tarte. Mrs. Trent was diagnosed with Polio at a very young age and was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith, liked reading, writing stories, listening to music, working in the garden and with flowers. She liked getting a good deal at the Thrift Store, and she loved her family. Mrs. Trent was most proud of being sober for the last twenty-eight years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Trent was preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents, Fred and Nora Tarte; Maternal Grandparents, James and Bessie Williams; and one brother, Jimmy Tarte.

Survivors include her children, Jenny Prichard and husband Harv, Jimmy Russo and wife Susan, Leora Kipimo and husband Bawily, Marlena Trent and Michael Trent; ten grandchildren, Joseph, Kayla, Alex, Eseka, Hannah, Frazia, James, Avery, Matt and Jeremy; one brother, David Tarte; one sister, Patty Potts; and one niece, Amber Potts.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Shirley Jean Tarte Trent will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:00pm at Freedom Baptist Church, 1536 Independence Avenue, Mt. Carmel, TN with Pastor Andy Sensabaugh officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the family c/o James Russo, 414 Poplar Street, Mt. Carmel, TN 37645.

East Lawn Funeral Home, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664; 423-288-2081 is honored to be serving the Trent family.