September 14, 1934 – August 17, 2023
Alberta J. Brent, 88, of Bedford, IN passed away on August 17, 2023, at IU Health Bedford Hospital.
Born in Springville, IN on September 14, 1934, she was the daughter of Avery and Lina (Waggoner) Stevenson. She married Gerald “Jerry” Brent on May 4, 1952, and he survives.
Alberta was a graduate of Oolitic High School and had worked for Dr. L.E. Benham, MD for 50 years. She also worked a few more years for Dr. Pratap Singh. She was a member of the Avoca Baptist Church. Alberta always looked forward to Sunday family dinners and celebrating birthdays with all of the family. She enjoyed vacationing with family in Gatlinburg, St. Pete Beach, and Disney.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Alberta are her husband, Jerry; four children, Susan (Paul) Brown, Rebekah (Bryan) White, Larry Brent, and Thomas J. (Jenny) Brent; eight grandchildren, Ian and Colin Brown, Lacy (Brian) Hawkins, Cory (Mhelody) Brent, Coby Brent, Aaron Storm, Corbin (Brittany) Brent, and Moriah Brent; four great-grandchildren, Joeuelly, Kloey, Cory II, and Katy Jo; along with several nieces and nephews.
Alberta is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Marie Hampton, and Wilma Deckard; and one nephew, Brian Hampton.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Ricky Hampton officiating. Alberta’s visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
