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Betty Drake Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Betty Cade Drake, age 82, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was a loving, devoted, and compassionate mother, grandmother and wife. Betty was a 1954 graduate of Austin High School. After 25 years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she opened Ms. D's Restaurant, where she enjoyed preparing delicious, down home, soul food to the Knoxville community.
Preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Mary Cade; sister, Annie Mae Bailey; and brother, Eddie Leroy Cade.
Left to cherish her memory are husband, Richard L. Drake; daughters, Traci (Michael) Long and Kelli Drake; grandchildren, Donovan, Destini, and Drake Long; sisters, Euretha (Ira) Yarbrough, Mary Louise Beatty, Octavia (Baffin) Harper, and Brenda Joyce Brown; brother, John Thomas Cade; sisters-in-law, Maxine Cade, Dora Jane Smith, and Cherry (Josephus) Thompson; adopted son, Andre Moore; a host of nieces,
nephews and special friends.
Saturday, April 6, 2019, the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1807 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN. Reverend Leroy Franklin officiating. Entombment will
immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, TN, where a white dove release will conclude the service. Flowers may be delivered to the church the morning of the service. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
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Hope Guinle & Marti Johnson
April 15, 2019
We are thinking of you all, sending love and lifting you up in prayer. Our deepest sympathies.
Gloria Lane
April 7, 2019
To the entire family of Betty Drake:My deepest sympathy you. She was a beautiful person,a joy to know. Peace and comfort will come. Gloria K. Lane
Darryl Johnson
April 6, 2019
May the family find comfort in the spirit and arms of Lord.
Darcus Johnson
April 6, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ann Rouse
April 6, 2019
Kitty ann rouse and ta'Lia will miss u mrs bettye praying for the family
Ann Rouse
April 6, 2019
I send my deepest condolences to your family during this time of need but to be absent in the body means to present with the lord and there is no better gift than that I send my love and prayers to your family especially Mr.Richard, Traci, and Kelli I pray for understanding and assurance for you all not only today but always love Ms.Ann, Kitty and Ta'lia
Ann Rouse
April 6, 2019
Kitty ann rouse and ta'Lia will miss u mrs bettye praying for the family
Kimberly Wright-Lyles
April 5, 2019
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Harvey Linder
April 5, 2019
To: Octavia, Butch, Cherry, Josephus, and Verne especially, but to your whole family as well, I am so saddened by the news of your loss of this beautiful sister. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to your entire family. I know Mt Calvary and Rev Franklin will treat you all well. May she Rest In Peace.
Marvin Kemp
April 5, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
BEVERLEY BROWN
April 5, 2019
Sincere thoughts and prayers for All Families and Friends RIH Mrs, Betty
Bobbie Bridges
April 5, 2019
Rest in peace my friend heaven truly has received a special ANGEL. To the family lean on the Lord
and he will carry you. With Love
April 4, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Marie Andrews white
April 4, 2019
Sincere sympathy . We love Betty, but God loved her best .
The Andrews Family .
Will Tom(Maosa) Moore
April 4, 2019
God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:19
Willie(Annette)Marie, David(Ruthan) Andrews Family
April 4, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. May God's love and holy peace, shelter and comfort you during this time of bereavement.
Ira, Geraline, Virginia, Larry(Faye) Maosa(Will) Grimes Family
April 4, 2019
Please accept our deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. The Cade Drake Family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail Robinson
April 4, 2019
Prayers for peace and comfort to the family
Dimp and Johnnie Fenderson and Family
April 4, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Sending up prayers for your family.GOD will provide your needs at this time.
Joseph Kimbrough
April 3, 2019
We give you our condolences and sympathy. The Kimbrough Family.
Sherea Cook
April 2, 2019
Sorors Traci and Kelli, sending my prayers to you both. We all loved Ms. Betty. She use to crack me up talking about my Dad. Her warmth, beautiful smile, and spirit will be mixed. Take comfort in knowing she was "everyone's" Mother. Love you both.
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