HOWARD – Burdetta Jean Drake, 93, of Howard died Tuesday, July 05, 2016 at the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon.
She was born July 11, 1922 in Howard to the late Walter M. and Lula (Lybarger) Lepley.
Burdetta graduated from Howard High School in 1940 and attended Mount Vernon Business College. She was a member of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club since 1954 and a member of the Howard United Methodist Church.
She is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A special niece, Melanie (Dennis) Addair.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C. Drake, whom she married June 21, 1945, he died June 6, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria “GiGi” (Drake) Ackerman, a grandson, Brian Ackerman, a brother and sister in law, Kenneth & Sara Lepley, and an aunt, Flora Shaw.
There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Workman Cemetery in Danville with Pastor Tom Orr officiating. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is handling the arrangements. www.fischerfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to the Howard United Methodist Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.
SERVICES
Thursday, July 07, 2016
11:00 AM
Workman Cemetery
SR 62
Danville, OH 43014
