## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, of McDonough, died on 31 Dec 2006 at the New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford. Born 12 Feb 1926 in Franklin, Va., she married Richard Thayer Kent on 21 Dec 1945 in Norfolk, Va. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services No funeral or burial details are provided in the transcript. ## Transcript Evelyn Rose Harrison 12 February 1926 - 31 December 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- McDONOUGH – Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, formerly of McDonough went to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2006 at the New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford. Born Feb. 12, 1926 in Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va., she was the daughter of William Henry Harrison, Sr. and Josie Clay Carr Harrison of Franklin, Va. On Dec. 21, 1945 she married Richard Thayer Kent (a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran) in Norfolk, Va. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Richard and her brothers Alfred Harrison, Joseph C. Harrison, William H. Harrison, Jr., Wallace F. Harrison and Robert E. Harrison and sister Mary Ann Howell all of Virginia. Source: Binghamton, New York Press and Sun-Bulletin, Mon, 1 January 2007, Page 14 ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | |---------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 12 February 1926; Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va. | | Death | 31 December 2006; New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------| | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | Decedent | McDonough (formerly) | | William Henry Harrison, Sr. | Father | Franklin, Va. | | Josie Clay Carr Harrison | Mother | Franklin, Va. | | Richard Thayer Kent | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Alfred Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Joseph C. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | William H. Harrison, Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Wallace F. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Robert E. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Mary Ann Howell | Sister (predeceased) | Virginia | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Date | Page | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------|------| | Binghamton, New York Press and Sun-Bulletin | 1 January 2007 | 14 | ## Other Relevant Information Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. Her husband Richard Thayer Kent was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. They were married for 47 years before his death. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, formerly of McDonough, died on 31 Dec 2006 at the New York State Veterans' Home in Oxford. Born on 12 Feb 1926 in Franklin, Va., she married Richard Thayer Kent on 21 Dec 1945. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services No funeral or burial details are provided in the transcript. ## Transcript Evelyn Rose Harrison 12 Feb 1926 - 31 Dec 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- McDonough – Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, formerly of McDonough, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2006, at the New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford. Born Feb. 12, 1926, in Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va., she was the daughter of William Henry Harrison Sr. and Josie Clay Carr Harrison of Franklin, Va. On Dec. 21, 1945, she married Richard Thayer Kent (a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran) in Norfolk, Va. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Richard; her brothers Alfred Harrison, Joseph C. Harrison, William H. Harrison Jr., Wallace F. Harrison and Robert E. Harrison; and her sister Mary Ann Howell, all of Virginia. Binghamton, New York Press and Sun Bulletin Mon, Jan 1, 2007 Page 14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 12 Feb 1926 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 31 Dec 2006 - Oxford, Chenango County, New York, US] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|----------------------------------------------------| | Name | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 12 Feb 1926; Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va. | | Death | 31 Dec 2006; New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------| | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | Decedent | Formerly of McDonough | | William Henry Harrison Sr. | Father | Franklin, Va. | | Josie Clay Carr Harrison | Mother | Franklin, Va. | | Richard Thayer Kent | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Alfred Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Joseph C. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | William H. Harrison Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Wallace F. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Robert E. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Mary Ann Howell | Sister (predeceased) | Virginia | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |---------------|--------------- | | Newspaper | Press and Sun Bulletin | | City, State | Binghamton, New York | | Date | Mon, Jan 1, 2007 | | Page | 14 | ## Other Relevant Information Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. Her husband, Richard Thayer Kent, was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. They were married for 47 years before his death. Evelyn's death occurred at the New York State Veterans' Home in Oxford. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, died on 31 Dec 2006 at the New York State Veterans' Home in Oxford. Born on 12 Feb 1926 in Franklin, Va., she married Richard Thayer Kent on 21 Dec 1945 in Norfolk, Va. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services No funeral or burial details are provided in the transcript. ## Transcript Evelyn Rose Harrison 12 February 1926 - 31 December 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- McDONOUGH – Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, formerly of McDonough went to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2006 at the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford. Born Feb. 12, 1926 in Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va., she was the daughter of William Henry Harrison, Sr. and Josie Clay Carr Harrison of Franklin, Va. On Dec. 21, 1945 she married Richard Thayer Kent (a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran) in Norfolk, Va. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Richard and her brothers Alfred Harrison, Joseph C. Harrison, William H. Harrison, Jr., Wallace F. Harrison and Robert E. Harrison and sister Mary Ann Howell all of Virginia. Binghamton, New York Press and Sun-Bulletin Monday, 1 January 2007 Page: 14 [Birth: 12 February 1926 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 31 December 2006 - Oxford, Chenango County, New York, US] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Field | Information | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | | Age | 80 | | Birth | 12 February 1926; Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va. | | Death | 31 December 2006; New York State Veterans Home, Oxford | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------| | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | Decedent | McDonough (formerly) | | William Henry Harrison, Sr. | Father | Franklin, Va. | | Josie Clay Carr Harrison | Mother | Franklin, Va. | | Richard Thayer Kent | Husband (predeceased) | Not specified | | Alfred Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Joseph C. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | William H. Harrison, Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Wallace F. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Robert E. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Mary Ann Howell | Sister (predeceased) | Virginia | ## Publication Details | Field | Information | |-----------|---------------------------------------------| | Newspaper | Binghamton, New York Press and Sun-Bulletin | | Date | Monday, 1 January 2007 | | Page | 14 | ## Other Relevant Information Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. Her husband Richard Thayer Kent was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. They were married for 47 years before his death. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, died on 31 Dec 2006 at the New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford. Born 12 Feb 1926 in Franklin, Va., she married Richard Thayer Kent on 21 Dec 1945 in Norfolk, Va. She moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent was buried in Riverview Cemetery at Oxford, Chenango County, New York. ## Transcript Evelyn Rose Harrison 12 February 1926 - 31 December 2006 McDONOUGH – Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, formerly of McDonough went to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2006 at the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford. Born Feb. 12, 1926 in Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va., she was the daughter of William Henry Harrison, Sr. and Josie Clay Carr Harrison of Franklin, Va. On Dec. 21, 1945 she married Richard Thayer Kent (a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran) in Norfolk, Va. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Richard and her brothers Alfred Harrison, Joseph C. Harrison, William H. Harrison, Jr., Wallace F. Harrison and Robert E. Harrison and sister Mary Ann Howell all of Virginia. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 12 February 1926; Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Va. | | Death | 31 December 2006; New York State Veterans Home, Oxford | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------| | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | Decedent | McDonough (formerly) | | William Henry Harrison, Sr. | Father | Franklin, Va. | | Josie Clay Carr Harrison | Mother | Franklin, Va. | | Richard Thayer Kent | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Alfred Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Joseph C. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | William H. Harrison, Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Wallace F. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Robert E. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Mary Ann Howell | Sister (predeceased) | Virginia | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Date | Page | |----------------------------|------------------|------| | Press and Sun-Bulletin | 1 January 2007 | 14 | ## Other Relevant Information Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown. Her husband Richard Thayer Kent was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. She was buried in Riverview Cemetery at Oxford, Chenango County, New York. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, of McDonough, N.Y., died on 31 Dec 2006 at the New York State Veterans' Home in Oxford, N.Y. Born on 12 Feb 1926 in Franklin, Va., she married Richard Thayer Kent in 1945. Evelyn was a homemaker and co-partner in Missilecraft, a precision sheet metal fabrication company. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services were held on 3 Jan 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, N.Y. Friends called at the Behe Funeral Home on 2 Jan from 6-8 p.m. and 3 Jan from 1:00 p.m. until the service. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford, Chenango County, New York. ## Transcript Evelyn Rose Harrison 12 FEB 1926 - 31 DEC 2006 Evelyn Rose Kent formerly of McDonough, N.Y. Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent, 80, formerly of McDonough, N.Y., went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2006 at the New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford, N.Y. Born February 12, 1926 in Franklin, Isle of Wright County, Va. She was the daughter of William Henry Harrison, Sr. and Josie Clay Carr Harrison of Franklin, Va. On December 21, 1945 she married Richard Thayer Kent (a WW II US Navy Veteran) in Norfolk, Va. Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown, N.Y. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Richard; and her brothers, Alfred Harrison, Joseph C. Harrison, William H. Harrison, Jr., Wallace F. Harrison, and Robert E. Harrison; and sister, Mary Ann Howell all of Virginia. She is survived by four sons and daughters in law, Paul and Madelon Kent, McDonough, N.Y., Roger and Janice Kent, Norwich, N.Y., Douglas and Cynthia Kent, Vestal, N.Y., and James (JP) and Cynthia Lea Kent, McDonough, N.Y.; five grandchildren and spouses, Christopher and Brian Kent, Tomeka Braam, Jason Kent, Michael Kent, survive her. Her four great grandchildren, Jonathan, Abby, Alex, and Alexis also survive her. Two nieces that she and her husband took in and raised, Sandra Harrison, Virginia, and Patricia Fulton, Virginia; her brothers in law and sisters in law, Leslie and Joan Kent, North Oxford, Mass., Carolina and Russ Scira, McDonough, N.Y., and Edith and Harry Ryan, East Islip, N.Y. Evelyn was a homemaker and co partner in her husband's business, Missilecraft, a precision sheet metal fabrication company. She was active in the East Pharsalia Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary receiving several recognitions for her outstanding help. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, N.Y. Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. The family would like to express their gratitude to the New York State Veterans' Home for the excellent and loving care given to their mother. Binghamton, New York Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin Mon, Jan 1, 2007 Page 14 [Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent was buried in Riverview Cemetery at Oxford, Chenango County, New York] [http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressconnects/obituary.aspx?n=evelyn-rosekent&pid=87852827#sthash.mwP29zUh.dpuf] [See https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133697233/evelyn-rose-kent] [Birth: 12 FEB 1926 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 31 DEC 2006 - Oxford, Chenango County, New York, US] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Evelyn Rose (Harrison) Kent | |---------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 80 years | | Birth | 12 February 1926; Franklin, Isle of Wright County, Va. | | Death | 31 December 2006; New York State Veterans' Home, Oxford, N.Y. | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------| | William Henry Harrison, Sr. | Father | Franklin, Va. | | Josie Clay Carr Harrison | Mother | Franklin, Va. | | Richard Thayer Kent | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown | | Alfred Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Joseph C. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | William H. Harrison, Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Wallace F. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Robert E. Harrison | Brother (predeceased) | Virginia | | Mary Ann Howell | Sister (predeceased) | Virginia | | Paul Kent | Son | McDonough, N.Y. | | Madelon Kent | Daughter-in-law | McDonough, N.Y. | | Roger Kent | Son | Norwich, N.Y. | | Janice Kent | Daughter-in-law | Norwich, N.Y. | | Douglas Kent | Son | Vestal, N.Y. | | Cynthia Kent | Daughter-in-law | Vestal, N.Y. | | James (JP) Kent | Son | McDonough, N.Y. | | Cynthia Lea Kent | Daughter-in-law | McDonough, N.Y. | | Christopher Kent | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brian Kent | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tomeka Braam | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jason Kent | Grandchild | Unknown | | Michael Kent | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jonathan | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Abby | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Alex | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Alexis | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Sandra Harrison | Niece (raised) | Virginia | | Patricia Fulton | Niece (raised) | Virginia | | Leslie Kent | Brother-in-law | North Oxford, Mass. | | Joan Kent | Sister-in-law | North Oxford, Mass. | | Carolina Scira | Sister-in-law | McDonough, N.Y. | | Russ Scira | Brother-in-law | McDonough, N.Y. | | Edith Ryan | Sister-in-law | East Islip, N.Y. | | Harry Ryan | Brother-in-law | East Islip, N.Y. | ## Publication Details | Publication Name | Publication Date | Page | |---------------------------------|---------------------|------| | Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin | 1 January 2007 | 14 | ## Other Relevant Information Evelyn moved to McDonough in 1963 from Levittown, N.Y. She was active in the East Pharsalia Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, receiving several recognitions for her outstanding help. Evelyn and her husband raised two nieces, Sandra Harrison and Patricia Fulton. The family expressed gratitude to the New York State Veterans' Home for the care given to Evelyn.