Stephanie Marie Drake

Stephanie Marie Drake, age 50, beloved and cherished wife and mother of Lloyd Donald “Doni” Drake and son Dylan Taylor Drake of Danielsville, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 after an extended illness.

Survivors also include her mother Mary Alice and stepfather Phil Houser of Athens, father and stepmother Steve and Stephanie Binkley of Rayle and sister Bonnie Ash of Winterville, niece Reed Ash, and nephew Peter Ash.

Stephanie faithfully served as secretary for Trinity Baptist Church near Danielsville where she leaves a wide circle of friends and loved ones who have been her family’s staunch supporters throughout. The family is so appreciative of all who cared for her during her illness.

She was a Godly woman who lived her faith daily with unselfish consideration of others, encouragement, and assistance to all she met.  She was a gentle, compassionate soul who loved her family fiercely. Her love of Hallmark movies was only eclipsed by her love of swinging on the front porch during a summer’s day.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, with a celebration of life service at 2:00 Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church on Hwy 29 N. Interment will follow at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pastors Robby Brown and Ben Smith will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Monty McClure, David South, Toby Brown, Zack Taylor, Harley Bartlett, Corey Berryman, David Bailey and Gabriel Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trinity Baptist Gideon Society in the care of Harley Bartlett, P O. Box 618, Danielsville, GA 30633.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com