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JACKSON, Mississippi
Mar 28, 1951 – Oct 6, 2020 (Age 69)
Edna Louise Drakes was born on March 28, 1951 in Rose Hill, MS to Ruthie M. Smoot and Timothy T. Tatum, she was the second oldest of 16 children.
Edna Louise was a member of International Women's Council, President of Local International Women's Council at Ebenezer Apostolic Ministries, Member of Ebenezer Apostolic Ministries.
Edna Louise was a Graduate of East Flora High School 1971 and a Graduate of Moore Career College 1995, Cosmetologist for 25 years.
Edna Louise hobbies was: playing the organ/piano, cooking, baking baking, shopping, gardening, helping and feeding the less fortunate singing, interior decorating, and seamstress.
Edna Louise was married to Earnest L. Drakes on August 23, 1983 to this union one daughter was born, Edna M. Drakes (Jesse J. Washington, Jr.) Son-in-law.
Edna Louise was preceded in death by her husband Earnest Drakes; her parents Ruthie M. Smoot and Timothy Tatum; step-father Mike C. Thaggard and her sister Ellas Mae Morgan.
Edna Louise leaves to cherish her loving memories her daughter and son-in-law Edna M. Drakes-Washington and Jesse J. Washington, Jr.; (Step-mother) Julia Thaggard; (Brother and Sister-in-law) Willie James and Mary M. Thaggard; (Sister) Helen Searcy;(Brother and Sister-in-law) Mike C. and Patricia J. Thaggard; (Sister) Bettye G. Thaggard; (Brother) Calvin Thaggard; (sister and Brother-in-law) Ruthie L. and James M. Barnes; (Sister and Brother-in-law) Cathy L. and Terrelle A. Davis; (Sister) Sharon Gooden; (Brother and Sister-in-law) Danny and Sarah Simmons; (Brother and Sister-in-law) Rod and April Simmons; (Brother and Sister-in-law) Randy and Charlotte Simmons; (Sister) Julia Collins; (Sister) Debra Tatum; (Sister) Doretta Barnes; (Brother and Sister-in-law) Tim and Renato Tatum and she leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, church members, friends, prayer warriors, and salon clients.
As a result of the State of Mississippi social distancing mandate We, Jackson Memorial Funeral Service, and the families that we are servicing are enforcing the proper social distancing measures. Anyone that is in attendance of Funeral Services are required to adhere to the rules of social distancing which are to have a 6ft. distance between individuals; the maximum amount of individual(s) are that of 10 people indoors and 20 people outdoors; the wearing of face covers at ALL times. We ask that upon the entrance into Jackson Memorial Funeral Service and/or attendance of visitation, any services whether it be Traditional, Memorial, or Graveside service handled by our firm.
Miss you so much Big Sister. Love Ruthie Lee
Ruthie Barnes
October 24, 2022 | Family
I miss you, so very much, a special friend and confidant. Mae Noel
August 24, 2021
When Those we Love become a Memory, Our Memory becomes a
TREASURE. Mrs. Edna as she is known to 3 Generations of my Family, is truly a Treasured Memory.
Gwendolyn Bryant Sutton
October 24, 2020 | Pearl, MS | Friend
Love u pumpkin
Latasha Shannon
October 17, 2020 | 3736 Union Ave. Steger, IL | Family
In memory of a true friend, I will miss you. Especially your beautiful smile, and your compassionate heart. Rest my sister.
Mary Jackson
October 16, 2020 | Jackson, MS | Friend
What I miss most about my big sister is her smile and crazy laugh. Even when she was rebuking you for acting bad, she would hit you with the chuckle that would make you laugh was well. She also made the best Tea Cookies on earth :). I enjoyed being your internet go to when it was time to order towels for your shop or a drawer for the refrigerator. Loved spending the quality time on the phone with you and staying with you when I traveled home for a visit. I am going to miss you sister.
Ruthie Barnes
October 16, 2020 | Springfield, OH | Sister
Edna you will be missed so much. I will always remember your favorite phrase. "MORE HAIR GROW HAIR."
Victoria Clark
October 16, 2020 | Jackson, MS | Friend
Sending my love and prayers to the family .
Rhonda Cooke
October 15, 2020 | BYRAM, MS | Friend
Ms. Edna, You will always be loved and never forgotten. You gave me so much to remember. I will miss your beautiful smile and spirit. You were truly a blessing and a gift to others. Your life was truly a testament to your deep and abiding faith. My daughters and I will miss you. I will especially miss your acts kindness during the holidays and throughout the year such as your pound cakes and jars of preserves. I will miss our talks and your words of encouragement. You will always be in my heart.
Ingrid Piernas
October 12, 2020 | Byram, MS | Friend