A funeral will be held Monday, December 27, 2021 for 91-year-old Juanita Theresa Drake of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Independence Care Center of Perry County.
She was born July 8, 1930 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Frederick Joseph and Lenita Theresa Nesslein Prost, who both preceded her in death.
She married Harvey B. Drake September 13, 1969 at Virginia Beach, Virginia. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include a stepson: Alan Drake of Yale, Virginia; a brother: Mike (Sharon) Prost of St. Louis, Mo.; five nephews, one niece, and a granddaughter: Jessica Drake.
She was also preceded in death by a brother: Fred Prost, Jr.
She was registered nurse.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Christian Ministry to Senior Adults, and Faithful participant to Eucharistic Adoration.
Friends may call at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 9-10 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2021.
A funeral mass for 91-year-old Juanita Theresa Drake of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Church or St. Vincent de Paul Schools.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.