Kent was last seen in Iberville, Louisiana on September 7, 2002. She met her sister that day, then went back to her home in Rosedale, Louisiana to celebrate the birthday of one of her children. She has never been heard from again. After her disappearance, her van was found parked in her driveway with her identification inside, but there was no sign of her. Foul play is suspected in Kent's disappearance, but few details are available in her case.