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Joan Drake Obituary

Drake Joan M. Drake, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She retired from Riverside Hospital and volunteered there for many years. She loved being surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Warren E. Drake. Survived by her sister, Madge Frederick; and her children, Jennifer Collins, Debra Benson, Bill Drake, Dwight and Laura Drake; grandchildren, Adam Collins, Amy Dailey, Charlie LeFevre, Christina (Andre) Saultz, Brandon and Tyler Drake, Brian and Daniel Drake; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration service for Joan's life will be held May 13, 2013 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 30 W. Woodruff Ave. at 11 a.m. with calling one hour prior at 10 a.m. Guests are invited for refreshments after the service in Hobson Hall at the church. Contributions in Joan's memory may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements completed by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME. Please visit www.weirarendfuneral.com to sign the official online condolence book.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 12 to May 13, 2013.

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Deborah Sanford

May 13, 2013

What JOY your Mother has gave me for the two short years. Does not compare to the JOY she has given YOU all your life. She will be MISSED, her SMILE, her FUNNY FACES, her caring WORDS. GOD has a real angel with him NOW and she is with YOUR DAD. So I send YOU prayers for strenght and patience and the tears you shed today are kisses from your Mother above. She will be looking down on you in the time of need. Love, Deborah aka D

Tereecea Dornbusch

May 13, 2013

I feel blessed and grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting Joan. My sincerest condolences.

Greta O'Neal

May 12, 2013

To the Drake family..I only knew your mom for a short time and I'm appreciative for that time. She will be missed. God Bless.

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