In loving memory of

Kathleen C. Drake
January 23, 1960 - September 19, 2010

Kathleen C. Drake, age 50, of Washington passed away Sunday at the home of a friend. She was born January 23, 1960 in Camden, New Jersey to Joseph and Theresa (Erb) Sturgis. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee and had worked for Professional Transportation Inc. as a driver. She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Rose Drake of Washington; one son, David Vincent Drake of Washington; one step son, Billy Wollard of Phoenix, Arizona; her father Joseph Sturgis of Washington; four grandchildren , Yasmin Searl, Tyson Searl, Daisy Drake, and Jackson Drake all of Washington; one sister, Mary Sturgis of Elnora; and one brother, Joseph Sturgis of Elnora. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee with Father Joseph Erbacher as celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com

Tributes

Regia Baxter wrote on Sep 24, 2010:

"I want to let Drake and Jenny know how very sorry I am for the loss of their mom. She will be missed in our gas station here at Frette Energy. She was a regular along with her kids, she was in at least 2 times a day. My prayers are with your family always. God Bless and take care! Regia Baxter Friend of Drake"

Natalie Wagler wrote on Sep 24, 2010:

"Jenny,Brian,Yasmin,Tyson,and David Im so sorry to hear about ur mom she was a great person, i was thinking about all the fun times i had at your house when we were younger. My greatest memory of her was always smoking those big cigars! She will be greatly missed but you guys have to be strong especially you JEnny. I am praying for you guys every day again im sorry for ur loss, Love, Natalie"