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Ellen L. Drake Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1927 - 2011 Age: 83 DRAKE, Ellen L. Paw Paw Ellen passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Coffee County Hospital in Douglas, GA. She was born November 10, 1927 in Muskegon, MI the daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine (Sikkenga) Ortquist. Ellen was employed by Paw Paw Plating Company for 45 years retiring in 1994. After retirement Ellen enjoyed bowling, fishing, flower gardening, crocheting, cribbage, yahtzee, pinochle and Just a Swinging on her deck. On April 18, 1947 in Lawton, Ellen was united in marriage to Lewis Drake, Jr. who preceded her in death on June 14, 1990. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Hank Ritesma and Russ Ortquist and a sister, Esther Shaw. Surviving are 3 children, Richard Drake of Paw Paw, Sue (James) Yarberry of Nicholls, GA and Linda Jordan of Paw Paw; 4 grandchildren, Howard (Pam) of Brandon, Fl, Mike of Paw Paw, Jimmy of Nicholls, GA and Bobby (Brie) of Mershon, GA.; great grandson, Dillon; brother, Ben Ritesma of Paw Paw; 3 sisters, Marge Harris of Paw Paw, Fran Barcal of Tucson, AZ and Alice Blackstein of Allegan; many nieces and nephews; very special friends, Dawn Sampsell and Otto Smead. Family will receive friends Saturday, January 15, 2010 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral service will follow visitation at 2 p.m. with Rev. Joe Spackman officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Lawton. Memorial contribution may be made to your charity of choice.

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There are currently 4 condolences.

Alan & Janette Brockway Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 11:33 PM

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, sorry we cannot be there for you at this time but you are in our prayers. Love, Janette & Al Brockway

Donna Mulder Tuesday January 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM

I will always love the memories I have with Aunt Ellen. She was a special lady and will be so missed. I'll always remember Monster Toast, Monkey Butter with her and especially the diarrhea bush. Loved her laugh and the sparkle in her eyes.

Dawn Sampsell midnitegranny@aol.com Monday January 10, 2011 at 10:37 PM

I will always cherish the love I felt from mom and the rest of my special family over the many years. After losing my parents so long ago, I feel that God blessed me with Ellen and Lewis. Linda, Sue, and Richard and their children are like being given the brothers, sisters and nephews I never had before. I love each and everyone of you and I will miss Mom dearly. Love you always, Dawn

Diane Osborne Monday January 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM

So sorry about Ellen. Please pass on my condolences to the whole family. Diane Osborne

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