Velma I. Brent, 99

Velma Irene (Britt) Brent, 99, of Aberdeen, S.D., passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, S.D. Velma was born on January 28, 1921 in Osborne County, Kan., to Carl and Angie (Storer) Britt. She was one of several children.
Velma grew up on the family farm and attended country school. She graduated from Harlan High School.
Velma met and married DuWayne Brent on September 14, 1941 in Alton, Kan. To this union, two children were born. Their first farm was in Portis, Kan. In 1970, they moved back to Velma's family farm. In 2010, they moved to South Dakota to be near their daughter, Sheryl.
When she was little the local pastor took Velma to church every Sunday and at the age of 9, Velma accepted the Lord. She was a member of the Lawrence Creek Wesleyan Methodist Church for 25 years. Later Velma joined the Osborne Free Methodist Church and was a faithful member for 34 years while they lived in the Osborne, Kan., area. Velma was active on committees within the church and taught Sunday School. She enjoyed her farm animals, fishing, cooking and sewing.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, DuWayne in 2013; son, Galen Brent; daughter-in-law, Cheryl; granddaughter, Bailey Bauer; sisters, Lucille Strain and Wanda Roberts.
Velma is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (Randy) Bauer; grandchildren, Bryan (Stacy) Bauer, Shane Bauer, Megan Bauer, Gabriel (Beth) Brent, Charles (Kristen) Brent; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 12:00 PM Saturday, March 14, at Free Methodist Church, 724 W. Main St., Osborne, Kan.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 14, at Free Methodist Church, 724 W. Main St., Osborne, Kan.
Memorials may be made to Free Methodist Church,
Osborne, KS 67473 or Donor's Choice % Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne, Kan.

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