Mrs. Lillie Mae Drake's Obituary
illie Mae Drake, age 93, passed away on May 15, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 10, 1921 to William and Bernice Conran. In 1939 she married Russell Drake and together they were blessed with a full and loving household. Lillie attended Hope Lighthouse Church. She enjoyed music, playing cards, fishing, camping, knitting and puzzles. First and foremost was always her family. She was an amazing, loving, radiant, faithful spitfire. She was the biggest little person one could ever meet and will be deeply, deeply missed. SURVIVORS include 4 children, Sandra (Lowell) McGraw, Joseph (Dixie) Drake, Irene Jensen and Steve (Thelma) Drake; 18 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren;numerous great-great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law Patricia Drake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; sons, Russell and James; parents; 5 sisters, Iva Ellcey, Annabelle Raap, Bessie Bennett, Alice Hill and Mary Minyard; and brother, William Conran. A FUNERAL SERVICE will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Hope Lighthouse Church, 2731 Peck St. VISITATION will be held on Monday from 1-3 and 5-8 PM at The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Avenue 231-726-5210 Memorial Contributions can be made to Mercy VNS Hospice or Hope Lighthouse Church.
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