Granddaughter of Renfrew & Josie DeGeer Dies

Linda (Lippincott) Kent, daughter of Roger S. and Thelma E. DeGeer Lippincott (d) was born Jan. 19, 1935 in OK. She was the granddaughter of Renfrew DeGeer and Josie James DeGeer, as well as O.B. and Anna Lippincott.

From 1942-1954 Linda attended Benicia Grammar and High School. She loved Rainbow Girls, Ballet and Tap, Cheerleading, beauty contest and had many friends.

She lived in Vallejo from 1954-1992 and then again from 2004-2009. During that time she attended Vallejo Jr. College, modeling school, worked at the Vallejo Times Herald, Bank of America, Social Services and Lippincott Supply Co.

The highlight of her life was her years in the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce where she earned the “Athena Award”.

Linda was married to Lonnie J. Kent from 1955-1968. Together, they had two sons, Johnny (Terry L. Kent) and Danny A. Kent. In 1992 she retired and Napa was her home from 1992-2003 as well as Oakley for a couple of years.

Linda found peace on July 23, 2009 and is survived by her beloved dog, Ginger and sons, John (Terry L. Rond Kent) and Danny (Terri Fahey & Danielle) that blessed Linda with 10 grandchildren: Tammy Horvath, David, Brittany (d), Lindsay, Kate-lynn, Kelly, Brad and Sabrina Kent, Emily Fahey and Vincent Walker. Tammy and her husband, Mark Horvath blessed her with great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Hunter.

A Memorial Service will be held in Vallejo at Twin Chapels Mortuary located at 1100 Tennessee St. Thurs, July 30th at noon.

Contributions may be made to: World Wildlife Fund (WWF), P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180, 1-800-CALL-WWF.
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