Ella E. Trent

Published 3:28 pm Thursday, September 28, 2017

Ella E. Trent went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; John T and Helen Elder and her brother William T. Elder of Pamplin, VA.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years Latane “Bo” Trent, her children; a son Bernard Trent, a daughter Melissa Trent her friend Paul, all of Farmville, VA, also a sister Elizabeth Baldwin, a brother Dalton Elder (Clara) both of Pamplin, VA. She had many loving nieces and nephews and cousins.

She had a love of working with flowers, doing garden work and spending time with her family. While raising her children she babysat many children in the area, raising them like they were her own children, too many to list, the last two, Nichole and Raven were the love of her life. She had a big heart and always wanted to help others.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service starting at noon at graveside.

Memorial contributions may be made to any Cancer fund, Fire Department or Rescue Squad in her memory.

Shorter Funeral Home is serving the family.