January 20, 1931 – October 21, 2011
ANDERSON, SC - Barbara “Bobbie” Black Drake, age 80, of 208 Brentwood Circle, wife of the late Harry O. Drake, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Charlotte, NC on January 20, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Jay T. Black and Mary Glenn Black. She grew up in Miami, FL and graduated from the University of Miami. She worked for Eastern Airlines and later moved to Anderson where she worked for Baxter, Kelley Fost Textile Corporation. She retired as a teacher and librarian with Anderson School District #5. Mrs. Drake was an avid bridge player, a member of the Waccamaw Bridge Club. She had also lived at Summit Place for several years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Anderson
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn B. Johnson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She will be greatly missed by her caregivers, Mary and Welborn Rogers and many neighbors and friends. She was an animal lover and leaves behind her dog, Charlie and several cats.
A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Anderson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29622.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com