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Brenda Drake Obituary
Born October 29th, 1943 in London, England, she was the daughter of the late Robert Beaver and Anne Sedgewick.
Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother for many years, bringing laughter, joy, and smiles to her family and friends. She loved children, every child that came into her life she became their Mee-maw.
She was a talented artist who loved sewing and painting. Brenda found lots of joy when it came to sew and paint, so much that she would teach anyone whether you wanted to learn or not.
Brenda leaves behind her husband Ralph Drake, daughter Dawn Zimmerman, her husband Rudy Zimmerman. Grandchildren; James Birch, Alexus Drake, Isaiah Drake, Kayla Birch, Gabriella Page, Brayden Zimmerman and Greyson Drake. Siblings; Kathleen Holmes and Robert Beaver. Brother and Sister in-law Tom and Margarette Pross. Nieces and nephews, Simon, Mathew, Lisa and Steve.
Brenda was preceded in death by her daughter's Melissa Drake, Karen Drake, Catherine Drake and sister in-law Barbara Rosell.
A celebration of life will be planned at a future time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org/donate/memorial-giving.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.
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Stacey Chaney
May 13, 2020
Sending my condolences as Brenda was a big part of my growing up as was the entire Drake Family. I spent many holidays and family birthdays with the family. I love you Brenda and I will see you again one day your a special lady and Im glad I had you in my life.
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Amanda Lightner
April 17, 2020
Dawn, Alexus, Isaiah, and Ralph...I am so heartbroken to see that MeeMaw has passed. I know that I have told you many times before, but Brenda was such a blessing to me during my childhood. She provided respite for me, and included me in so many of your family activities. The closeness that your family shared was very much envied by me, and I am grateful that I was able to be a small part of your lives. She will be missed so dearly here, but I am grateful that she is again with her three beautiful daughters. I know they are all smiling their beautiful smiles together.
May God bless you all. Thank you for sharing a little of your wife, your Mum, and your MeeMaw with me.
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