Joan Margaret Drake, 92, of Hutchinson, died February 13, 2024, at Reflection Living. She was born February 20, 1931, in Essex, England, to George and Lily Cox.
In addition to being a homemaker, Joan worked at Baize Jewelers for over 40 years and then at JC Penney after retirement. She loved music and singing, her “English Garden,” and was also an excellent seamstress. Joan was a member of Union Valley Bible Church and was active in Young At Hearts.
On February 14, 1953, she married Gerald J. “Duck” Drake, in Hutchnson. They shared 62 years of marriage before his death on March 4, 2015.
Joan is survived by: her sons, Steven & Karen Drake and Richard & Toni Drake of Hutchinson, Robert & Lisa Drake of Cocoa Beach, FL; grandchildren, Heather & Ben Bocell of Dallas, TX, Drs. Stephen & Sarah Drake of Seguine, TX, Adam & Angie Drake of Hutchinson; Tom & Jennifer Darling of Hutchinson, Zachary Kirk & fiancé, Katie Groniger of Kingman, Rosemary & Brad Rixon of Hutchison, Elizabeth & Scott Rigg of Hutchison, Carolyn & Juston Gaines of Hutchinson, Shannon & Brian Pistorius of Olathe, Ryan & Monica Drake of Olathe; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Steve Hodgson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and the link to view below will be live beginning at 9:45 a.m. the day of the service.
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Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-8 p.m., with the family present to receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Young At Hearts, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.