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Sarah “Queen Sarah” Drake-Goodman

08/07/1933 - 09/09/2024

Obituary For Sarah “Queen Sarah” Drake-Goodman

Funeral service for Sarah Drake-Goodman, 91, of Camp Hill, Alabama, will at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at New Canaan Baptist Church, 26403 Veteran Memorial Parkway, Camp Hill, Alabama 36850 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend Justin Freeman will officiate.

Mrs. Goodman, who passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born August 7, 1933, in Chambers County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, September 13, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory: four children, Carol Vasquez-Hinton of Madison, AL, Carlos Drake of Alexander City, AL, Tyron Drake of Huntsville, AL and Gail (Tony) Pennyamon, Lanett, AL; three brothers, Lister (Gwen) Holloway of Somerset, NJ, Clinnon Holloway of Camp Hill, AL and Frazier Holloway of Brooklyn, NY; sisters-in-law, Geneva Holloway of Lanett, AL and Louise Drake of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Demetrus, Shan, Shannon, Sanchez, Landria, Tiffany, Courtney, Kalem, Lakisha, and Dantego; nineteen great-grands; one great-great grandchild; bonus daughters, Bobbie Jean Core, Belinda Taylor, Alma Allen, Teila Drake, Cathy Spruiell, Frances Holley, Sandra Holloway, Gwendolyn Drake, Donna Leslie, Carolyn Pinchon and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.


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May God keep your family in perfect peace.

Sending our condolences to the Family of Mrs Sara Drakes Goodman you have earned your wings now take your Rest Sweet Lady. Rogers Carr and Family

Deepest sympathy to my family , I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your mother so much she was a very sweet lady.

To the Drake-Goodman family. You have my deepest sympathy. May God continue to give you strength during these difficult times. You are forever in my prayers.

Mary Jennings

To Know Queen Sarah was an honor. To know her is to love her. She exhibit such a kind personality. I love you Mrs Sarah! Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolences to Gail, Tyron, Carlos, Shannon, Shan & the rest of the family.

Carol and family, we are truly sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. We are praying for comfort, peace and healing, during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs Monica and Corey Thompson

To the family of the late Sister Sarah Drake-Goodman,

You have our condolences in the loss of your loved one. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.

Lovell & Ida Martin and Family

"Queen Sarah" was an Amazing Woman. When we chatted, we always found time to laugh and laugh and laugh. There was never a boring moment with her. I am going to miss her so much! Rest in Peace, "Queen".

From.Abdul And Basimah

Sorry for your loss she lived a long life rest in peace🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Ms. Sarah was such a special lady. Very beautiful inside and out. She Always like to have good conversation with you. She always made you feel welcome and was always smiling. Heaven has truly gained an angel.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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