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Margaret Drake Obituary
Norfolk - Norfolk native Margaret Lamb Drake, widow of Reverend W.D. Drake passed, passed away on September 15, 2015 after a long illness, at Sentara Nursing Home, Chesapeake,VA. She was 102 years old. Margaret retired from the Norfolk City Public School System in 1983, where she had been employed in instructional and administrative capacities since 1953. She is survived by her son, Edwin L. Shirley(Patricia) granddaughters, Erica Lorraine Shirley and Yvonne Michelle Shirley, a niece, Harriette Lamb Parham, a great niece and nephew. A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 10, 2015 at 11am at Riddick Funeral Service, 1225 Norview Ave. Condolences may be offered at www.riddickfuneralservices.com
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Louis Hughes, Jr
April 8, 2023
Great woman family friend, educator, swimmer, lovely to know. God bless your spirit
Tina Carroll-Chapman
October 11, 2015
my heart is broken to know that Mrs. Drake was right here in Va. My condolences to Edwin, Pat and the girls. May God bring comfort to your hearts knowing that she is resting in the masters arms.
Mrs. Drake was truly an angel on earth.
Richard Kyle
October 11, 2015
Margaret Drake was a supervisor for Health and Physical Education for Norfolk Public Schools. It was in that capacity that I knew her and worked with her during the 80's. She was a strong leader, positive force for change, and had the ability to get people to find common goals and work together. Mrs. Drake was fun but firm and her time at the helm brought good success to our programs. Co-workers of that level are forever memorable.
Vanessa Williams
October 10, 2015
I was Mrs Drake housekeeper for the time that she spent us at Sentara. I will truly miss her.
Sandra Keeling Smith
October 9, 2015
Edwin, Pat and Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Although your hearts maybe heavy, it has been a blessing to have your mom be a part of your life for so many years.God has granted you favor.I know that you cherish the memories you have and that these memories will sustain you at this time. May God continue to bless you.
BASIL JEFFERS
October 5, 2015
Edwin, Pat and family , I was saddened by hearing of the passing of your mom, Ms Drake. Please know you and family are in our thoughts and prayers .
Basil and Debbie Jeffers and family
Patricia Dillard
October 5, 2015
To Edwin and Family,
Words cannot express the impact that Mrs. Drake had on my life. She was a mentor, a friend, a confidant and a second mom. When I moved to the Hampton Roads area and started my career with Norfolk Public Schools, Mrs. D told me under her wing and guided me with every professional move. I loved the conversations that I had with her because she had such wisdom. I do believe that God puts people in your life at different times for a reason and I am thankful that HE put Mrs. D there for me.
Mrs. D loved you and your family and she would she was proud of your success and that of her granddaughter. I remember her fondly.
October 4, 2015
To the family of Margaret Drake
Margaret and I worked together for several years in administration for Norfolk City Schools.
There aren't enough wonderful adjectives to describe Margaret. A few of them might describe her Intelligence, caring ways, happy personality and beauty.
One personal memory was the trips we took each summer to Harrisonburg to be "Big City Consultants" to the Migrant Program.
Another memory was the trip to Arizona to learn new ways of evaluating federal education programs. We had a scare when one of the plane's engines caught fire. Margaret's encouraging words and calm demeanor helped set our group at ease during such a frightening time.
It was always a pleasure to be in her company and I will miss her, but know that we will meet again.
With sincerest sympathy,
Jean (Lederle) Lindsay
[email protected]
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