Laura Louise Dent of Cartersville passed away on April 26, 2022, following a short illness. Ms. Dent was born on October 23, 1964, to the late Nora and Bill Dent of Cartersville, Georgia. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she faithfully served in the worship ministry as well as the preschool ministry.
Ms. Dent was a graduate of Cartersville High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Berry College, her Master’s Degree from the University of West Georgia, and her Educational Specialist Degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She retired from the Cartersville City School System after serving as an educator for over twenty-five years. Following her retirement, she worked at Tabernacle Baptist Church Weekday Preschool as their music and art teacher. She devoted her time to caring for her grandchildren and serving her church.
Ms. Dent is survived by her children, Katherine ( Dustin) Wallraven, Andrew (Tyler Weaver) Kennedy; grandchildren, John Wallraven and Ellie Wallraven; brother, John (Camille) Dent and his children, Caroline Dent and Maggie Dent; sister, Libby (John) Dodge and her children Emily (Chris) Fowler, Jack (Karen) Dodge, and Laura Dodge; special friend Doug Davis, as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be conducted on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 2:00pm at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Pastor Patrick Latham and Pastor Jack Dodge officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home, Cartersville, GA.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the online register book.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr. is honored to serve Ms. Dent's family during this difficult time.
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