Joy Kent Winters

Joy Kent Winters, born May 17, 1926 to Glenn and Edna Bothwell Kent of Klamath Falls, Oregon passed peacefully on April 16, 2022 with family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert Carlyle Winters, her parents, and brothers, Robert and Earl Kent. She is survived by her children: Penelope Jones, Robert Winters, and Gloria Ann Winters; grandsons: Kyle and Max Jones and Ross and Will Winters; daughterin-law, Canada Ross; and sons-in-law Tim Jones and Matt Brown; and her nieces and a nephew.

Joy was an active member of her church and community throughout her lifetime. She was especially proud to have been an active member of the First United Methodist Church in San Rafael for 62 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a loyal friend to all who knew her. Joy’s education at Stephen’s College in Missouri, Oregon State University and then the Chicago Conservatory of Music were the foundations for her successful career. She was proud of her time as a school teacher in the mountains of Sisters, OR as well as her advancement to being a Music Programmer at KRON, and then ultimately finishing her professional career in marketing research in San Francisco.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Homeward Bound of Marin or the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County.

A service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 9 Ross Valley Dr., San Rafael, CA on May 21,

2022 at 11:00 a.m.