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Priscilla Drake

1921 - 2015

Priscilla Drake obituary, 1921-2015, Ballwin, MO

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

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Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel

9450 Olive Blvd

Saint Louis, Missouri

Priscilla Drake Obituary

Drake, Priscilla 94, our beloved mother, passed away at home on November 30, 2015, in Chesterfield, Mo. She was born in 1921, in Rajahmundry, India to missionary parents. Priscilla earned her undergraduate degree in social work from Colby College in Waterville, ME and her graduate degree in social work from Boston University. While working as a hospital social worker she met her future husband, Dr. William Drake, Jr. and married in Boston, MA. Together they raised five children. Priscilla is survived by her children Barbara Drake, Thomas (Patricia) Drake, Laura (Ted) Fiudo, Marcia (David) Payne and Judith Drake; her grandchildren, Angela Drake, Adam (Krystl) Drake, Andrea (Christopher) Brooks, Marya Fiudo, Timothy Payne, Gregory (Maureen) Fiudo, Elizabeth (Ben) Llufrio, Audrey Fiudo and James Fiudo. She was predeceased by her husband, William Drake Jr. Priscilla and her husband were active members of Mary Queen of Peace Parish and she was an active member of the Daughters of St. Francis de Sales. Services: Funeral Mass, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Ascension Church (little church), Chesterfield, MO at 1:00 p.m. Visitation prior to Mass at 12:30 p.m. in the little church the same day. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family asks that condolences be made online at www.kriegshausermortuary.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 3, 2015.

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December 18, 2015

My beloved Spiritual Companion and friend, my heart and prayers are forever with you. Thankful to our Lord always for your loving presence in my life. Love, Stephanie +JMJ+

December 14, 2015

They were dear friends, especially through a difficult time when my husband, John, had cancer. She will be missed.

With deep sympathy.

Verena Adragna

Vera Moore

December 12, 2015

Very sorry to hear about this. Our loss- Heavens gain. Mrs Drake was and still is such an understanding lady. She had a listening ear and was always ready to offer up prayer. I will miss her letters and updates on the progress of the family.

Marjorie Davis

December 10, 2015

I was sorry to hear about Priscilla's passing. We had a lot of fun at Colby College together! She was a wonderful woman.

December 4, 2015

The Rosary Group and I send our prayers and deepest sympathy to all the family We will miss Priscilla very much.
Joyce Clemens

Rachelle Holt

December 4, 2015

The Drake family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your mother was such a gentle and sweet lady. Her kindness will always be remembered. Gary and Rachelle Holt

Joyce Poole

December 3, 2015

I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort during this time of bereavement.

Joyce Poole

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December 3, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Drake family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time

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Dec

5

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ascension Church (little church)

Chesterfield, MO

Dec

5

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

Ascension Church (little church)

Chesterfield, MO

Funeral services provided by:

Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel

9450 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63132

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