Shirley JoAnn Drake, of Durant, Okla., passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born on Monday, Nov. 24, 1938 in Elm View, Okla. to Carlton Baron and Altha Alice (Wedge) Jones.
She loved her family dearly. She enjoyed visiting with her friends and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton Baron and Altha Alice (Wedge) Jones.
She is survived by her daughters: Karen Drake of Durant, Okla., Sandra Kay Loper of Poteau, Okla.; son, William “Billy” Drake, Jr. of Durant, Okla.; sister, Jean Levins of Calera, Okla.; grandsons: Nick Kellam of Aledo, Texas, Chris Drake of Durant, Okla., William “Billy” Drake III of Broken Arrow, Okla., Zach Kellum of Greenville, Texas, Brendan Drake of Durant, Okla., Bobby Drake of Fitztown, Okla.; granddaughter, Ashleigh Bayer of Claremore, Okla.; 12 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
Phone: (580) 916-9090
www.gordonfh.com