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FLORENCE DRAKE Obituary
FLORENCE VIRGINIA DRAKE
Florrie Drake, 89, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Potomac, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Montgomery Hospice-Casey House in Rockville, MD. The beloved wife for 68 years of the late Robert L. Drake, she is survived by children, Robert, Jr. (Mary Jo) and daughter, Kathleen Drake; grandchildren, Jeffrey Drake (Christie) of Germantown and Cynthia Zalewski (Jefry) of Gaithersburg; great-grandchildren Timothy, Sarah and Rebecca Zalewski and Connor and Caitlin Drake; one brother, Lee Childs (Roberta) of Oakton, VA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Florrie was born in New York City, grew up in northern New Jersey and in University Park, PG County, MD. She graduated from Hyattsville High School in 1943. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Christ at Manor Woods, 5300 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853 on Saturday, August 22 at 2:30 p.m., with a reception to follow. Inurnment will be at Parklawn Memorial Park at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made online or by mail to the ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Derwood, MD 20855 or to Montgomery Hospice-Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Mary Deppa
September 5, 2015
I am a friend of Kathy's and thus had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Drake. She never failed to send kind words when needed most, even when doing so was very difficult for her. I will forever treasure her last letter to me. Rest in peace Mrs. Drake
kathleen porter
August 17, 2015
Dear Kathy, I was very sad to read of your mothers passing. It's never easy just know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Hope to see you at the 50th in '17!!!!!!!
August 16, 2015
Bob and Florence are a very strong part of my memories. They represent the good things from Price Waterhouse that led to a very successful career. My sympathies to the family. I will make a gift in her name to the ALS Association.
Lee, if there are more of us left from those days, pass on my best wishes.
Duane Brown
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