Mrs. Frances G. Drake the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Frances) Geter, was born March 15, 1902 in Antioch (Troup County) Georgia. She was the youngest of thirteen children, all of whom preceded her in death.
At an early age she confessed CHRIST and united with the Antioch Baptist Church family.
She was united in Holy Matrimony with the late Mr. Will Drake. God blessed her with a very loving and devoted son, Charlie Milton.
Mrs. Drake was a worthy Servant of the Lord. She cared for her late husband, mother, and brothers.
She retired from the LaGrange Public School System as a cook and also retired from the Smith family.
She was a very ardent and faithful member of the Welcome Baptist Church, where she served as president of the Mother Board. She was always ready to serve wherever and whenever needed. As a mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend, she will always be remembered for her delicious meals, warm hospitality, and her belief in prayer. She served as a very faithful and dedicated narrator for the Old Ship of Zion. She was also a member in good standing with the St. Elizabeth Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
After a brief illness, she very quietly and peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, June 23, 1997 at the West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia.
At an early age she confessed CHRIST and united with the Antioch Baptist Church family.
She was united in Holy Matrimony with the late Mr. Will Drake. God blessed her with a very loving and devoted son, Charlie Milton.
Mrs. Drake was a worthy Servant of the Lord. She cared for her late husband, mother, and brothers.
She retired from the LaGrange Public School System as a cook and also retired from the Smith family.
She was a very ardent and faithful member of the Welcome Baptist Church, where she served as president of the Mother Board. She was always ready to serve wherever and whenever needed. As a mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend, she will always be remembered for her delicious meals, warm hospitality, and her belief in prayer. She served as a very faithful and dedicated narrator for the Old Ship of Zion. She was also a member in good standing with the St. Elizabeth Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
After a brief illness, she very quietly and peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, June 23, 1997 at the West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia.
Mrs. Frances G. Drake the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Frances) Geter, was born March 15, 1902 in Antioch (Troup County) Georgia. She was the youngest of thirteen children, all of whom preceded her in death.
At an early age she confessed CHRIST and united with the Antioch Baptist Church family.
She was united in Holy Matrimony with the late Mr. Will Drake. God blessed her with a very loving and devoted son, Charlie Milton.
Mrs. Drake was a worthy Servant of the Lord. She cared for her late husband, mother, and brothers.
She retired from the LaGrange Public School System as a cook and also retired from the Smith family.
She was a very ardent and faithful member of the Welcome Baptist Church, where she served as president of the Mother Board. She was always ready to serve wherever and whenever needed. As a mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend, she will always be remembered for her delicious meals, warm hospitality, and her belief in prayer. She served as a very faithful and dedicated narrator for the Old Ship of Zion. She was also a member in good standing with the St. Elizabeth Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
After a brief illness, she very quietly and peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, June 23, 1997 at the West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia.
At an early age she confessed CHRIST and united with the Antioch Baptist Church family.
She was united in Holy Matrimony with the late Mr. Will Drake. God blessed her with a very loving and devoted son, Charlie Milton.
Mrs. Drake was a worthy Servant of the Lord. She cared for her late husband, mother, and brothers.
She retired from the LaGrange Public School System as a cook and also retired from the Smith family.
She was a very ardent and faithful member of the Welcome Baptist Church, where she served as president of the Mother Board. She was always ready to serve wherever and whenever needed. As a mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend, she will always be remembered for her delicious meals, warm hospitality, and her belief in prayer. She served as a very faithful and dedicated narrator for the Old Ship of Zion. She was also a member in good standing with the St. Elizabeth Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
After a brief illness, she very quietly and peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, June 23, 1997 at the West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia.
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Mrs Frances Geter Drake; 1902; 1987
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