Jeannette Louise Popp Kent, 105, died January 27, 2018, at her residence in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 28, 1913, the daughter of Emanuel M. and Katherine Hitzeman Popp. Although she lived most of her life in Fort Wayne, she visited many other places. In 1941 she married Dr. Richard N. Kent. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brothers Milton and Thomas, nephew Dan, and many lifelong friends. She is survived by her sons, Richard T. (Susan) Kent of Indianapolis and John Kent of Chapel Hill, NC. She will be missed by her nephews and nieces Mike, Barbie, Laurie, Tom, Edward, her great- and great-great nieces and nephews, and many newer friends. A teacher, Jeannette believed in the importance of education and was an avid nature lover. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, February 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church UCC , 501 W. Berry Street, with visiting one half hour prior to service. She will be interred beside her husband in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Plymouth Congregational Church, Cedars HOPE, or ACRES Land Trust. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com
