Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Nancy Lorene Kent, age 70, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home. She was born September 15, 1953 in Tate, Georgia. Lorene is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Alli Blackwell of Silver Creek; grandchildren, John Christopher Blackwell II of Lindale, Annaliese Blackwell of Cedartown, Dakota Blackwell of Silver Creek, Sarah Hatch of Silver Creek; brothers, Randall Gilreath of Jasper, Kenneth Gilreath of Jasper; sister, Sandra Gilreath of Jasper; and best friend, Johnny Gail Allen of Marble Hill. She was preceded in death by her baby son, Emory Tatum. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend William Blackwell officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Roper Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.