Shirley Drake "Annie", age 76, of Cabarrus County, passed away on November 29, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 3, 1943 in Mecklenburg County to the late James and Nellie Criswell. She was a loving, devoted mother and grandmother and she was our best friend. Mrs. Drake kept her morals intact, was nonjudgmental and was always honest. Everyone that knew her was truly blessed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Ray Drake, Sr.; granddaughter, Christina Rae Drake; sisters, Doris Fouts and Margie Drake; brothers, Jr. Criswell and Howard D. Criswell.
Mrs. Drake is survived by her children, Dottie McLaurin and husband Bobby, Ray Drake and wife Crystal, Julie Church and husband Kevin, Freddie Drake and wife Renee, Lee Drake and girlfriend Cheryl; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren on the way; sisters, Little Ruth Milam; sister-in-law, Becky Bishop; nephew, Alan Bishop.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family would like to receive guests at Annie's home after the graveside service to continue the celebration of her life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Gateway Baptist Church, 6321 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28215.
Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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