Debra Jean was the daughter of the late William and Betty Jean Drake of Middlesboro, KY.
She was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and dear friend who was known for her outgoing personality and deep love of family. She was a member of the gospel group, The Golden Keynotes.
She was preceded in death by sisters: Mary and Tammy Drake; grandmother and grandfather, Ella and Will E. Drake; aunts: Fannie Gregory, Dora McCombs, Mable Brown, Phyllis Daniels and uncles: James and Randall Gregory, Kenny and Frank Drake.
Survivors include one son, Michael (Becky Green) Drake of Middlesboro, KY; ex-husband, Timothy Tillery of Knoxville, TN; special brothers: Robert (Lisa) Drake of Summerville, SC and John Drake of Middlesboro, KY; sister, Melody McDaniels of Nashville, TN; nephews: Justin Drake, Taye Drake and Quintae Drake; nieces, Tasha Drake, Heavenlee Drake, Brittany Drake, Alisha Brooks, Megan Smith, Tasha Mize, Nichole Tillery, Toni Tillery, and Cassie Tillery-Bush; special aunts: Lois (Erskin) Witherspoon, Dalin Farr, Thomas and Phillip “DJ” Daniels, Patrick Gregory, Danika Holloman and Alphie Witherspoon; special friends: Mike and Rick Evans, Ruby Brooks, Mildred Williams, Viola Johnson and Cecelia Witherspoon, Ms. Carla Carlos and a host of family and friends.
She was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and dear friend who was known for her outgoing personality and deep love of family. She was a member of the gospel group, The Golden Keynotes.
She was preceded in death by sisters: Mary and Tammy Drake; grandmother and grandfather, Ella and Will E. Drake; aunts: Fannie Gregory, Dora McCombs, Mable Brown, Phyllis Daniels and uncles: James and Randall Gregory, Kenny and Frank Drake.
Survivors include one son, Michael (Becky Green) Drake of Middlesboro, KY; ex-husband, Timothy Tillery of Knoxville, TN; special brothers: Robert (Lisa) Drake of Summerville, SC and John Drake of Middlesboro, KY; sister, Melody McDaniels of Nashville, TN; nephews: Justin Drake, Taye Drake and Quintae Drake; nieces, Tasha Drake, Heavenlee Drake, Brittany Drake, Alisha Brooks, Megan Smith, Tasha Mize, Nichole Tillery, Toni Tillery, and Cassie Tillery-Bush; special aunts: Lois (Erskin) Witherspoon, Dalin Farr, Thomas and Phillip “DJ” Daniels, Patrick Gregory, Danika Holloman and Alphie Witherspoon; special friends: Mike and Rick Evans, Ruby Brooks, Mildred Williams, Viola Johnson and Cecelia Witherspoon, Ms. Carla Carlos and a host of family and friends.
Debra Jean was the daughter of the late William and Betty Jean Drake of Middlesboro, KY.
She was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and dear friend who was known for her outgoing personality and deep love of family. She was a member of the gospel group, The Golden Keynotes.
She was preceded in death by sisters: Mary and Tammy Drake; grandmother and grandfather, Ella and Will E. Drake; aunts: Fannie Gregory, Dora McCombs, Mable Brown, Phyllis Daniels and uncles: James and Randall Gregory, Kenny and Frank Drake.
Survivors include one son, Michael (Becky Green) Drake of Middlesboro, KY; ex-husband, Timothy Tillery of Knoxville, TN; special brothers: Robert (Lisa) Drake of Summerville, SC and John Drake of Middlesboro, KY; sister, Melody McDaniels of Nashville, TN; nephews: Justin Drake, Taye Drake and Quintae Drake; nieces, Tasha Drake, Heavenlee Drake, Brittany Drake, Alisha Brooks, Megan Smith, Tasha Mize, Nichole Tillery, Toni Tillery, and Cassie Tillery-Bush; special aunts: Lois (Erskin) Witherspoon, Dalin Farr, Thomas and Phillip “DJ” Daniels, Patrick Gregory, Danika Holloman and Alphie Witherspoon; special friends: Mike and Rick Evans, Ruby Brooks, Mildred Williams, Viola Johnson and Cecelia Witherspoon, Ms. Carla Carlos and a host of family and friends.
She was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and dear friend who was known for her outgoing personality and deep love of family. She was a member of the gospel group, The Golden Keynotes.
She was preceded in death by sisters: Mary and Tammy Drake; grandmother and grandfather, Ella and Will E. Drake; aunts: Fannie Gregory, Dora McCombs, Mable Brown, Phyllis Daniels and uncles: James and Randall Gregory, Kenny and Frank Drake.
Survivors include one son, Michael (Becky Green) Drake of Middlesboro, KY; ex-husband, Timothy Tillery of Knoxville, TN; special brothers: Robert (Lisa) Drake of Summerville, SC and John Drake of Middlesboro, KY; sister, Melody McDaniels of Nashville, TN; nephews: Justin Drake, Taye Drake and Quintae Drake; nieces, Tasha Drake, Heavenlee Drake, Brittany Drake, Alisha Brooks, Megan Smith, Tasha Mize, Nichole Tillery, Toni Tillery, and Cassie Tillery-Bush; special aunts: Lois (Erskin) Witherspoon, Dalin Farr, Thomas and Phillip “DJ” Daniels, Patrick Gregory, Danika Holloman and Alphie Witherspoon; special friends: Mike and Rick Evans, Ruby Brooks, Mildred Williams, Viola Johnson and Cecelia Witherspoon, Ms. Carla Carlos and a host of family and friends.
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