Kathryn Drake

Drake, Kathryn, 79, passed away on March 19th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her sister Altamay “Sandy” Hanley and her brother Charles “Buddy” McKissick, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Ralph; her nine children - sons David (Kathy); Kevin (Mary); Raymond; John (Lisa); Timothy (Claudia); Michael (Kelli); Jeffrey (Julie); and daughters Kathryn and Kara. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, her sister Kathleen McKissick-Wilkes (Anthony) and numerous other loving family members and friends. Kathryn was born in Indiana and raised by her mom and dad Reba and Charles. Kathryn enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Everyone looked forward to their care package at Christmas time of her Mexican Wedding cakes and peanut butter cookies. She also enjoyed crafts, making homemade cards, collecting angels, being a nanny and tutor to children in the community, and most of all, she loved her grandkids and was very active in their lives. She was a member of the Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church for thirty years and was a very active participant of their choir which she enjoyed very much. Kathryn loved the Lord, loved her husband, and loved her kids. People saw Jesus in the life she lived and that is what made her so special. A memorial service will be held at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church on March 28, 2015 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church choir.