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Opal Drake

1917 - 2016

Opal Drake obituary, 1917-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1917

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Opal Drake Obituary

OPAL C DRAKE, born on December 4, 1917 to Caly Gordon and Westley Cameron in Ponotoc, Mississippi. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Eddie H. Drake Sr. She went through her transition peacefully in her home on the morning of February 28, 2016. She was a member of St. Andrews A.M.E. Zion Church since the 1950's. She lived a long happy life. She was preceded in death by her husband Eddie H. Drake, her son Eddie H. Drakes Jr. and her son Albert Bell. She leaves behind her daughter Katherine Ball and her son Hru Khuenaten. Also, Eldora Marshall, cousin, Patricia Booker, Patsy and Mary Garrett(Gr) and Alanda Bell granddaughters, Cleo, Reginald, Tommy Ball. And, Allen K. Bell, grandsons and "the big bad puppy, Socrates," and a host of friends. She will be remembered for her strong personality and her wisdom to succeed in her endeavors. Visitations 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday March 5. 2016. Funeral services will at 2:00 p.m., Saturday March 6, 2016. All services at Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave., Gary, IN. Interment Rev. Steven Floyd, St. Andrews A.M.E. Zion Church at Evergreen Memorial Park. Repast at St. Andrews A.M.E. Zion Church, 749 Chase St., Gary, IN.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2016.

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Alex Benard

March 4, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

al & blanca eller

March 4, 2016

Gary, & family sorry to hear about aunt Opal passing ask God to continue to give each of you the strenght

al & blanca eller

March 4, 2016

Gary, and Family sorry to hear about aunt Opal passing, ask God to continue to give each of you the strength.

albert & blanca eller

March 4, 2016

Gary, and family sorry to hear about aunt Opal passing, ask god to continue to give each of you the strength.

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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