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Barbara Drake Obituary
Barbara Jean Drake
She was born to Luticia and Walter Hoggett on February 17, 1940 in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Pearl High School and Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN). She moved to Mountklake Terrace, WA in 1976 and taught applied science at Marysville Middle School from which she retired in 2001.
After retiring, she was a tireless and dedicated volunteer at Greater Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Everett, WA.
Barbara was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Herbert Hoggett; and sisters, Beatrice Hoggett White and Johnetta Hoggett Brooks.
She is survived by brother, Frank Hoggett; and sister, Juanita Hoggett Sweat, both of Nashville, TN; her husband, Leroy Drake; sons, Davon, Darris Sr. and Danon Drake, all of Everett, WA; and daughter, Dyla Drake Taylor of Memphis, TN; grandsons, Abon Taylor III, Darris Drake Jr., Anthony Taylor, Taylor Drake, Tracy Drake, Terrance Drake and Garrett Drake.
Barbara was a long-time member of Saint Mary Magdalen Parish.
She will be greatly missed as she was a very loving daughter, sister, aunt, mom and grandmother.
A viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 15 at Solie Funeral home.
We will be celebrating her life of faith, joy, love and service to the community on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Solie Funeral Home, 3301 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA.
A reception for friends and family will follow the service.
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for Barbara Drake
Betty Sue Clendenning-Preston
April 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill & Carole McDaniel
April 17, 2011
It was with a great sense of loss when I learned of Barbara's passing. No words can adequately express the sorrow I feel at this time. She was truly a special person and a wonderful friend. I will forever cherish the friendship we shared, and the wonderful times we spent together. I will miss Barbara; she touched my life in so many ways. Our lives have been blessed by her love. We pray God gives each family member the strength you need to endure the days ahead.
With love and support,
April 17, 2011
vivian
vivian and thomas ray
Larry Wilson
April 17, 2011
I worked with Barb when she first came to Marysville Middle School. We shared a common planning period and I got to know her pretty well. She was an absolutely dedicated teacher and an inspirational person to all who knew her. Her work will live on in the many students and staff whose lives she touched. I will forever remember her warm smile and her gentle laughter. She will be missed.
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April 16, 2011
To Leroy and the Drake family - So sorry to read of the death of your wife and mother. While I didn't know Barbara, Leroy was a valued colleague in the Edmonds School District years ago and we followed the sports activities of you fellows as your proud dad would share about your achievements. Blessings to you all.......Louise Baker
Donna B. Jones-Westergaard
April 16, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara will be missed by so many. She was such a giving and knowledgeable person. It was a pleasure to have known her and shared private thoughts & times.
I am Eddie J's mother, I do know he will miss her also and will reach out to the family to comfort them during their time of need and beyound.
lavonne sewell
April 15, 2011
Mrs. Barbara was very caring. She will be greatly missed. The Sewell Family
Stoney Anderson
April 14, 2011
I was a student of hers in the early 80's and have many fond memories of her class. Mrs. Drake was a great teacher who will be missed by her students.
dawn
April 14, 2011
Barbara- how i will miss you so much!! you truely are the most loving, caring person i know! i am so thankful to of had you play a huge part of mine and amaya life! my heart and prayers go out to your family in this time of need!
love always and forever,
Dawn, Jodi, and Amaya
never will you be forgotten
Dan Caldwell
April 14, 2011
Mrs. Drake was like a second mother to me and many others. Always caring and loving to all. I will miss her and never ever forget her or her contagious smile
Mrs. Drake visiting my Dad on his last days....she was such a comfort to us with her words.
Carol Cordova-Willhoite
April 14, 2011
Carol Cordova-Willhoite
April 14, 2011
What a wonderful woman, her dedication to her family is an inspiration to us all. She will be missed by all those whose life she touched.
Marianne Everett
April 14, 2011
I will never forget what a wonderful and inspiring teacher Mrs. Drake was for my son. Being serious about school was not a forte of his in elementary school. She will always be remembered by Ed & I as wonderful, caring teacher & person. Edmonds District was their loss and Marysville's gain. Years later when I went back to substituting I found her at Marysville Middle School and I told her personally how much I appreciated her professionalism and what she had done for my son.
Vonda McDaniel
April 14, 2011
Mrs. Drake was a wonderful caring women that influenced and enriched my life profoundly. Such wonderful childhood memories of her humor, wisdom and warm generous spirit, I will cherish forever. My love and prayers are with the Drake and Hockett families during this time.
DeeAnn Neil
April 14, 2011
I loved having her for a teacher! She was a fun and wonderful person!
April 13, 2011
Mrs. Barbara and I served on the board for
GTCLA, and I found her to be a very sweet person with love for others.
Ted E. Wells, Lynnwood, WA
Allen Shannon
April 13, 2011
A great lady with a passion for helping others. The world will miss her.
Marvetta Toler
April 13, 2011
The Lord is ever near, especially when you lose a loved one so very dear. From your eyes He will tenderly wipe each and every tear. Trust Him and rest in Him for He will bring comfort and will remove all your fear. Look to the heavens for your answers are just a prayer away. May the peace of our Lord and Savior be yours during this difficult time. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27. Troy Toler and Family
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