Amanda Ruth Drake was born September 9, 1967 and passed away December 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her parents, Theron and JoAnne Drake; sisters, Karen Drake Tuten and Pamela Drake Puckett; her brother, Gary Lee Drake; her nephews, Adam Tuten(Rachel), and Drake Puckett; her niece, Katelyn Puckett; her dog, Link; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Born with Down Syndrome, her parents brought her home with many concerns, but soon realized what a special blessing they had. She graduated from Carver Developmental School in 1988. She was previously employed by Morrison’s Cafeteria, and Picadilly’s and had been employed by O’Charley’s Restaurant of Decatur since 2003. Amanda’s love and joy touched all who knew her. She will be greatly missed here, but we know she has departed this life to be with the Lord.
Her visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Roselawn Funeral Home, and her funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be in Decatur City Cemetery. Justin Roberson is officiating.
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