Danielle Marie Kent Obituary (1967 - 2021)

In Memoriam: Danielle Marie Kent Danielle Marie (Dodd) Kent was a caring, loving, and gentle mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on June 11, 2021 at age 54. Danielle, known affectionately by friends and family as "Twiggy", was born to Patricia Anne and Robert H. "Bobby" Dodd on January 24, 1967. She grew up in West Toledo on Watson Avenue where she attended Longfellow Elementary School, DeVeaux Junior High, Roy C. Start High School and was a parishioner at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Danielle graduated from Start High School in 1985. Danielle loved to spend time with her friends and family while doing her favorite activities. She enjoyed roller skating, riding bikes, swimming and sledding at Willys Park, shopping at the Franklin Park Mall and listening to her favorite music artists including Shaun Cassidy, Styx, Barry Manilow, Prince, and Aerosmith. Throughout her schooling, Danielle participated in dance. She studied under Mrs. Hafner and was accomplished in ballet, tap and jazz and was a member of the Spartinets during her time at Start High School. Danielle was also a member of Junior Achievement, DECA and the Start High School French Club. She became fluent in French and participated in many activities with the club which included special invitations and recognitions for her achievement. After graduating from high school, Danielle lived in Miami, Florida and Montgomery, Alabama where she worked for Avis. She made her home in Dayton, Ohio. Danielle had three children - Daughter Nicole Marie and two sons, Justin Allen and Derek James. Danielle loved her children very much. At an early age, Danielle was very caring and empathetic to those around her. She had a gentle nature and a vivacious spirit. Danielle loved animals and would often rescue those in most need. She carried these qualities throughout her life and are something that those around her cherished. Danielle is survived by her Daughter Nicole Marie Giambrone and Son Justin Allen Kent, sisters Patricia Dawn Slowinski and Amy Lorenzen and brothers Rob Dodd, Jeff Feuhr, John Slowinski and Erik B. Sorensen (Oregon). She was preceded in death by her Mother Patricia Anne (Skomer) Allen, her Father Robert H. "Bobby" Dodd and her Son Derek James Kent. Danielle will be dearly missed by her children, siblings, family and her friends. Arrangements entrusted to Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.DaytonFunerals.com