Joy A. Drake, 86

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July 26, 2010

Anonymous CNHI The Rushville Republican Mon Jul 26, 2010, 08:27 PM EDT

RUSHVILLE —

Joy A. Drake, 86, of Greensburg, passed away July 24, 2010 at the Arbor Grove Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born Jan. 29, 1924 in Rush County, the daughter of Park and Irene (Amos) Foster, both deceased. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Paul High School. She worked at Stewart’s Ladies Apparel, the Golden Rule Store and Walmart. She was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Decatur County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. She married Wilford Drake June 27, 1942 in Greensburg; he preceded her in death April 7, 2008. Joy is survived by one son, Val (Sharon) Drake of Greensburg; one step granddaughter, Stephanie; and numerous cousins. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Foster. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Jimmy Moore officiating. Entombment will follow in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum in Rushville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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