Obituary of Stella Drake

Drake, Stella E. 99 Stella Drake passed from this life on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Quiet Oaks Assisted Living Center. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Community and she enjoyed playing games, cards and social activities. She was a homemaker and the last of her generation in the family. She never lost her zest for life - learned to play Bridge at 92 and had her driver's license renewed at 93. She will be sorely missed by her many friends and family. She is survived by her Son Bruce and his wife Ginger Drake; 9 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John Drake in 2002 and her daughter Robyne Bicek. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services TimberRidge Chapel, 9695 S.W. 110th Street, Ocala, FL with Father Anthony Palmese officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, February 9th, 2009 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, FL. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478. Condolences may be posted to hiers-baxley.com.