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Alberta Drake Obituary

Mrs. Alberta Adams Drake, 88, of 119 Paul Drake Drive, Danielsville, GA passed away Thursday, June 07, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Drake was born in Madison County, GA October 29, 1923, daughter of the late Norman Adams and the late Vinnie Fowler Adams. She was a retired seamstress from Georgia Sportswear in Ila, GA and a member of the Ila Baptist Church. Mrs. Drake was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Paul Drake.
Mrs. Drake is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Carol Drake, and Jerry and Patsy Drake all of Danielsville, GA; grandchildren and spouses, Kelly and Donald Carr, Amy and Jayson Summers; great grandchildren, Kyle, Lydia, and Madelyn Carr, and Mary Drayke Summers; sister, Norma G. Arnold of Hull, GA; caregivers, Ann Westmoreland, Shirley Epps, Shirley Standridge, Barbara Brown, Ann McKie, and Linda Osley.
Preceded in death by her brother, Hope Adams; sisters, Ida Rachel Adams, Mary Dean and Aletha Bridges.
Funeral services for Mrs. Drake will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 09, 2012, at the Ila Baptist Church with Rev. Murray Brett and Rev. Billy Owensby officiating. Burial will follow in the Ila City Cemetery.
The body is at the Pruitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning. The family is at the home.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.
Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Jun. 8, 2012.

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Nancy & Frank Eubanks

June 8, 2012

Jerry.Jimmy and Families, We are so Sorry to hear about Mrs, Albert'as death. She was a person who loved her family and everybody else. She Loved GOD and was a very true beliver in Prayer. She was a wonderful lady to know. I loved Her very much. You have my deepest sympathy ,and if we can do anything in this time of sorrow,please let us know. May GOD be with all of you.

John and Carol Drake

June 8, 2012

Jerry, Jimmy, and families,
We are so sorry for the loss of Aunt Alberta. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
John & Carol Drake & family

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