DENZIL L. TRENT, 71, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Saturday evening, January 30, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Village in Winfield.

Born on January 13, 1939 in Hutchinson, Kansas, she was the daughter of Harry Leon and Maxine Martha Louise (Murphy) Smith. She was raised and received her education in Winfield.

She was united in marriage to James E. Trent on February 8, 1957 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The couple made their home in Winfield. She was employed at William Newton Memorial Hospital and was later a home health aide in Winfield and Arkansas City. Mr. Trent preceded her in death on October 27, 1998.

Denzil enjoyed spending time with her family and was very active participating in flea markets. The couple had managed the Winfield flea market at the fairgrounds for several years.

Her family includes:
Her sons: Jimmy Trent and wife Luann of Spring Branch, TX; and Donald Trent of IA;
Her 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.

A memorial has been established in Denzil's name for the Good Samaritan Village. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.