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Abbigail Marie Drake NEWSOMS - Abbigail Marie "Abbi" Drake, infant daughter of Justin and Casey Drake, passed away Oct. 14, 2009, at the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Abbi was born Oct. 6, 2009 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Besides her parents, she is survived by her brother, Carson Drake; maternal grandparents, Richard and Rita Gray; paternal grandparents, Joe and Linda Drake; paternal great-grandparents, R.E. and Hilda Drake and Patsy Tomlin; and aunt, Laura Gray. She was predeceased by an uncle, Stephen Drake. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev. Darwin Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence and suggests memorials be made to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome. org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 16, 2009.

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Ginny Carr

October 16, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss! If there is anything I can do for you all, please let me know. My prayers are with you.

De Anna Dorsey

October 16, 2009

Casey, My heart sank when I heard the news. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and the family. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now but know that God is with you always and lean on him for your guidance and comfort. God Bless!!

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