Evelyn Blanche Hayman Kent

Evelyn Blanche Hayman Kent, 84, passed away across the veil of midnight on Wednesday, June 6, at her home in Jacksonville. A native Floridian born in Tampa, Blanche has lived in Jacksonville 62 years. She is survived by a sister, Virginia Hayman Pass; daughter, Mary Forrest; son, John H. Kent, Jr.; grandchildren, Amanda Forrest and Aaron Forrest; great-grandchildren, Dillon Arthur and Ian Edmonson; with extended family including three nieces and four nephews. A celebration of Blanche’s life and home going will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm in Cedar Hills Baptist Church, 4200 Jammes Road, Jacksonville, FL, where she was a near-charter member. There will be a reception following for all family and friends to gather. Internment will be held at a later date in the Jacksonville National Cemetery, alongside her husband and partner of 64 years, John H. Kent, Sr., who passed away in December, 2011. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.