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1951 - 2011
Melva Jeanie Drake, 60, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. She was born October 10, 1951 in Logan, WV daughter of the late June and Frances Jane Peyton Simpkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son "Little Neal" Drake; one brother James Simpkins; and two sisters Linda Simpkins and Gladys Browning. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Neal Drake, Sr.; one daughter Pamela Drake of Louisiana; three grandchildren Amanda Martin, Dakota Martin and Riley Martin; two sisters Eunice Czkanski and Ella Stollings; one brother Stewart Simpkins; special friend Paul Johnson; and many other friends. A private graveside service will be held by Minister Paul Drake. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens Miller, Ohio. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may by expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Marla (Wood) Ball
forgetmenotaromas@gmail.com
Sunday January 22, 2012 at
9:44 AM
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Oh Neal, Pam, I am so, so sorry to hear of Jeanie's passing. It came as such a shock when Dawn told me of her passing. Jeanie was just the sweetest! My thoughts & prayers are with you.
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Beth Brown
Wednesday December 28, 2011 at
1:14 AM
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Pam,
Sorry so to read about the loss of your mother. May God bless the Drake family in their time of need.
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Joyce Ferguson
jadf2008@yahoo.com
Saturday December 24, 2011 at
9:36 PM
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I was so sorry to read about Jean. Neal if theres anything I can do, dont hesitate to ask. I will pray for you & Pam.
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Debbie White
ohiodeb57@hotmail.com
Saturday December 24, 2011 at
4:09 PM
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Neil,Pam and family. I am so sorry to hear of Jeans passing, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Love to all
Debbie Heffner White
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The Meyers Family
lindameyers@cloh.com
Friday December 23, 2011 at
10:08 PM
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So sorry that we could not come to the funeral home this evening we are in Columbus with the family. The girls all send their sympathy. Dick and Linda Meyers
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vickey davis
Friday December 23, 2011 at
6:17 PM
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iam dewey davis daughter and our prayers are with u and your family at this time .dad loved both you all very much .and he would of been there if he could .god bless you
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Raymond Heffner
Friday December 23, 2011 at
4:38 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss.
Ray and Betty Heffner
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Joann Cagle
jkc6785@yahoo.com
Friday December 23, 2011 at
1:53 PM
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Neal..Pam..so sorry to hear about Jean..my love and prayers are with you
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George and Peggy Houston
Friday December 23, 2011 at
10:25 AM
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Neal, Pam and Family, We are so sorry for your loss.Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy.
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