Weiying Gao Drake

Weiying Gao Drake obituary

Weiying Gao Drake

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Aug

29

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

Covenant Reformed Baptist Church

29 E Wray St., Angier

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Memorial service

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

Covenant Reformed Baptist Church

29 E Wray St., Angier

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Aug

29

Burial

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Montlawn Memorial Park Funerals & Cremations

2911 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603

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Weiying Drake Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Montlawn Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Weiying Gao Drake, age 61, of Apex, entered into the presence of her Savior on August 23, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on November 27, 1963, in Jixi, Heilongjiang, China, Weiying was a beloved wife of 26 years to Daniel Drake, and devoted mother, sister, daughter and friend. A woman of quiet faith and steady love, she reflected the light of Christ to all who knew her. She was a faithful member of Covenant Reformed Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel; their two children, Kelsey and Lindsay; and her son Joshua Ma. She is also survived by her sister, Gao Weihua; her brother, Gao Weize (and his wife, Jiang Shuhua); and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gao Shuxian and Lu Guiying.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 29, beginning at 12:00 noon. at Covenant Reformed Baptist Church, Pastor Doug Short officiating. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Weiying's life and the eternal hope she had in Christ.

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of HIS saints." - Psalm116:15

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Upcoming Events

Aug

29

Service

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

Covenant Reformed Baptist Church

29 E Wray St., Angier

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Memorial service

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

Covenant Reformed Baptist Church

29 E Wray St., Angier

Send Flowers

Aug

29

Burial

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Montlawn Memorial Park Funerals & Cremations

2911 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Send Flowers

Only 20 hours left for delivery to next service.