Maudlynn Marie Drake

Drake passed away peacefully in her home. Whether it was her cooking, her caring heart, or her

hugs and kisses, Maudie added sweetness to the lives of all who knew her, especially her

family, who unequivocally adored her. The love that she showed her family and the emphasis

that she placed on the importance of family, is something that will live on through her children,

her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren alike. Maudie was kind, warm, genuine, and

gracious. She had a smile that would light up a room and a laugh that would fill your heart with

joy. While she is already missed so very much, there is comfort in knowing that she is rejoicing

over being reunited with her daughter, Lisa Drake Thomas.

Maudie was born on March 30, 1939 to Arthur and Maude Broussard in Abbeville, Louisiana. In

1945, when she was just 6 years old, her family moved to Lake Jackson, Texas. Maudie loved

growing up in the small town of Lake Jackson and always spoke fondly of the memories that

she made during her many years there. Not long after she graduated from Brazosport High

School in 1957, she fell in love with Richard “Dick” Drake. They were married on June 6th, 1959

and were blessed with 56 years of marriage. Together, they had 3 children; Julie, Lisa, and

Richard, who were the light of their lives. Maudie has been a member of St. Michael's Catholic

Church since 1959. She worked for Dow Chemical for 19 years where she made many lifelong

friends. She had a multitude of talents, and cooking and baking are just a couple that her family

enjoyed the most. It didn’t matter if it was Sunday dinner, a big homemade breakfast, or her

amazing hamburgers, everyone would leave with full tummies and happy hearts. There isn’t a

pie that she couldn’t make and if you were coming over for any type of gathering you could

expect a variety. “Grandma’s Cake”, a recipe passed down from Maudie’s grandmother, is a

family staple and it was requested often. She was also a very talented seamstress and has

sewn for her children, grandchildren, great grand-children, and many others. She was a true

treasure and there is nothing that she wouldn’t do for her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Julie Creekmore (Fred), her son; Richard M.

Drake Jr. (Terrie Hudzietz), Granddaughters; Lindsey Graff (Ivan), Jacqueline Calhoun (Johnny),

Kimberly Solis (Javier), Ricy Stone (Trent), Grandsons; Keith Setzer (Kristin), Marvin “Ti-Ray”

Setzer (Trisha), Six great-grandchildren; Ethan, Caleb, and Logan Solis, Triston Stone,

Elisabeth Setzer, and Emilie Marie Graff (due in August), Sister; Flo Hall, Brother; Tim

Broussard (Mary Louise), Very special niece; Heather Weis (Chris) and their two daughters,

Avery and Stella, Very special Nephew: TJ Broussard (Jenny) and their two sons, Truitt and

Silas. Also, her many nieces and nephews, who she loved dearly; Ellen Hill, Linda Miller, Helen

Zook, Sara Smith, Laura Michaels, Mary Catherine Cole, Barbara, Pocynski, Stephanie Holmes,

Margaret Reed, Camille Forse, Greg Oldham, Chris Oldham, Mike Hall, Phillip Broussard,

Randy Drake, Scott Drake and many cherished friends.

Preceding her in death are her husband of 56 years; Richard M. Drake, her daughter; Lisa

Drake Thomas, her parents; Arthur and Maude Broussard, her sisters; Mary-Lou Oldham and

Geraldine Elder, her brother; Jimmy Broussard, her mother and father in law; Ema and Haskell

Drake, her step-father in law; Aubrey King, her sisters in law; Norma Drake, Mary Drake, and

LaVeta Drake, her brothers in law; Joe Hall, Lloyd Oldham, Roger Drake, and Roland Drake,

niece; Cecily Broussard, and nephew; Sandy Drake.

Serving as pallbearers are Keith Setzer, Marvin "Ti-Ray" Setzer, TJ Broussard, Ivan Graff,

Johnny Calhoun, Javier Solis. and Trent Stone.

A Visitation for Maudlynn will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 W. Plantation Dr, Clute, Texas 77531; followed by the Rosary at 7:30 PM.

A Funeral service will occur Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM, at Restwood Funeral Home, 1038 W. Plantation Dr, Clute, Texas 77531, followed by the graveside service at Restwood Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.restwoodfuneralhome.com for the Drake family.