Laurie Lee Kent's Obituary
Laurie Lee Kent passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 60.
Beloved wife of Robert Christopher Rose. Loving mother of Thera Ricks. Grandmother of Alexis Ricks and Logan Feezell. Daughter of Patricia and Albert Taylor, Bernadette Lehmann, Patricia and the late Russell Rose. Sister of Hannah McColloster (John Sr.), Gina Gonzalez (James), Theresa Petersen (William),James Rose (Joanne), Mary Duncan (Greg), and the late Paul Rose (Diane Rose-Roberson). Laurie is survived by a host of cousins, nieces and nephews that she adored. She also leaves behind her precious, beloved cat Scalico.
Laurie was born in New Orleans on January 15th 1960. She loved dance as a child into her young adulthood. She graduated from John Ehret High School, class of 1977. Laurie attended Barbizon Modeling and Acting school, where she pursued some of her modeling aspirations. She continued her passion for all things beauty by graduating from Jocelyn Dasperts beauty school in 1981.
After waiting what seemed a lifetime, Laurie found the love of her life and was married to Robert Rose on July 2nd 2000; they were married for 20 years. Laurie has been a homemaker since then, while enjoying helping raise her precious grandchildren. They were the light of her life. Her favorite activity was spending time with family and friends. Laurie loved everything New Orleans and was the biggest Saints and LSU fan. She had a huge heart that was full of kindness and compassion with such a zest for life. Her smile was infectious and could light up any room she walked through.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM with visitation on Tuesday beginning 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Laurie to be made to The Susan G. Komen Foundation or to JPAS .
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