Elizabeth Juanita Drayton affectionately known as Liz or Juanita was born to the late
Pastor Lallie Robinson Jr and Mother Gloria Mercedes Robinson on May 16, 1957, at
the former Women’s Medical Hospital of Pennsylvania. She grew up knowing the
importance of having a relationship with God by being consistent in reading the Bible
daily and prayer. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior in her early
teen years. Her very first church experiences were under the Leadership of her
Godparents the late Bishop&Mother Elizabeth Juanita Dabney at the Garden of Prayer
World Prayer Center of God in Christ. There she experienced and witnessed the power
of God and many miracles. In her teen years, God called her Father to the ministry of
Pastorship and as they transitioned as a family she became one of the Founding
Members of the Robinson’s Chapel Church of God in Christ. It was at this time her
musical gifts began to bloom. Elizabeth was educated within the School District of
Philadelphia. While in Middle School she met her childhood sweetheart Darrell Robert
Drayton. They were inseparable but life took them down different paths. Elizabeth
became a cellist, pianist, organist, and vocalist during this time. She became popular
amongst various churches and schools. Along the way she obtained numerous
accomplishments and achievements such as Secretary, Medical Assistant Technologist,
Phlebotomist, Administrator, and Early Childhood Educator which she retired from. All of
these things were amazing but she never put anything before her love for God. Five of
her greatest accomplishments that she showed her love and joy towards always are her
children of whom she endured in the ways of God. After many years Elizabeth reunited
with her childhood sweetheart Darrell and on February 14, 2009 they became husband
and wife. Elizabeth enjoyed arts and crafts, line dancing when she was able to, and
karaoke. She enjoyed selling Jewelry and doing various volunteer services. She
enjoyed helping senior citizens and lending a helping hand to anyone in need at any
moment in the best way she possibly could. Her heart was full of love, joy, compassion,
and acceptance. She was an encourager and never made anyone feel unloved or
rejected. These attributes are a mirror image of how God shows His love toward us.
Elizabeth will always be remembered for her love of God, her dedication to her family
and friends, her big heart, her beautiful smile, her captivating musical talents, her
excellent and sweet spirit, and her encouraging and kind words. She never professed
perfection, but she did live a life that was God-centered and her heart was always
repertoire and bent towards God.
She leaves to cherish her memory and uphold her legacy:
Husband : Darrell Drayton
5 Children : Sabrina, Angela, Patrick, Timothy, and Britney
1 Sister: Marguarite
8 GrandChildren: Demetri, Kayla, Terrance Jr., Terrance the 3rd, Trent, Harmony,
Patrick Jr., Symphony, Melody, Ariyah.
1 Great Grand Child: Leilani
1 Son-in-law: Terrence Jr.
1 Daughter-in-law : Ashley
Mother-in-law: Esther Drayton
2 Uncles: Mason and Ronald
1 Aunt: Emily
Best Friend: Janice Dickerson
And a host of family and friends on the East and West Coast.
Your wings were ready but our hearts were not we will cherish you always. Until we can
embrace you again enjoy your rest you deserve your crown and your reward you
earned it.
Lovingly Submitted,
The family.
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