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Ms. Viola Drake

Passed 02/03/2019

Obituary For Ms. Viola Drake

On Sunday, February 3, 2019 God rescured an angel Viola Drake. Viola was born to the late Flora L. Drake and the late Arzander Hamer. Viola was born on a Monday, October 25, 1954 in Dillon, South Carolina.

Viola was educated in the public system of Dillon County, South Carolina. She was a dedicated employee for over twenty years at Image Carpet which later was changed to Mohawk Industries.

She became a whiz with computers, helping anyone she could that had a problem whether it was electronic or life. Even as she laid their in pain she never complained. Only stretching out her arms to comfort her family and friends. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Viola was preceded in death by one grandson: Ladarrious Oshea Bullock, her beloved companion for more than forty years, David Charles Carmichael and one sister: Joyce Drake McCall.

Viola leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Avis Drake and Ashley Drake of Dillon, SC; two sons: Damian (Likicha) of Dillon, SC and Maurice Robinson of Florence, SC; two grandchildren: Camren (Cam) Drake and Jayla Drake; one brother: Hezekiah Drake of Dillon, SC; one sister: Naomi Drake of Dillon, SC; a devoted niece: Dawn Drake Gilchrist; a life time best friend: Doris Dudley; a god-daughter: Sonya Samuel; a special thanks to her friend: Lorie Ann Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Rest easy my beloved cousin my sincere condolences to the family with love Michelle Hamer.

To the Drake family. Our family offer our condolences and prayers to you in the passing of your love one Viola, She will be solely missed by all that she came in contact with. Its has been an honor for the past fifty years to have known and shared life with her. Viola was one of my sisters, friend, classmate and a good woman that always had much love for her family and others in her community. Viola was a quite woman with a beautiful awesome personality and smile, she loved talking about great things and enjoying gatherings with friends and just enjoying life. Yes I am sad that she had to leave us all, but rest assured that she is with God now were she can still smile in her new life that's eternal. May God continue to smile on each of you, May he be your strength this day and in the coming days. God bless the family, every thing will be alright. God promise. (Mr. James A. Whittington, Newport News, Virginia.

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the Drake family. Viola was like an aunt to me. She was a very kind and loving person. She will truly be missed.

Keisa D. Arnette and Family

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