Judy Elizabeth Kent

Judith Elizabeth “Judy” (Lacina) Kent, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home on January 17, 2019 with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5-7:00p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family to be used at a later date once a fund has been established. For condolences visit www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Judy was born on March 6, 1946 to the parents of Robert and Helen (Matney) Lacina in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was one of seven children growing up, she loved to spend time with her brothers and sisters even though sometimes things could get heated. Judy was a graduate of Marshalltown High School and also from Marshalltown Community College with a Degree as a CMA. On August 15, 1964 Judy married the love of her life Robert Kent in Princeton, MO. The two made their lives together and raised five children: Tina, Dana, Troy, Bobby, and the late Stacie. When her children were younger they loved to go camping at Otter Creek every weekend, they had a large group that was considered family to them. Judy was a fantastic cook and was well known for her fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, which should have won awards. She shared that love of cooking with Robert and helped him when she could with his catering business. Judy was a kind, caring person that would go out of her way to help anyone that was in need. In her more resent life, after Robert had passed away, she became a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. She was devoted to helping any way that she could and loved to volunteer her time for her church. Judy touched many lives in her time in this world, words cannot describe her lasting impact that she had on all that had an opportunity to call her a friend. Judy’s memory will be cherished by her children: Tina (Brandon) Dutton, Dana Leohr, Troy (Cindy) Kent, and Bobby Kent. Also her grandchildren Andrew, Arnold, Desirae, Andrea, Trinity, Brandon, Dillon, Austin, Tayven, Tasha, and many great-grandchildren. Siblings Mary Jo, and Helen Kay. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert, daughter Stacie Scovill, parents Robert and Helen, and brothers’ Edwin, Gene, Larry, and Lowell.