Nellie C. Drake
(85 years old)
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nellie C. Drake in Jupiter, Florida, born in Fort Meade, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 14, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nellie C. Drake to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Grady Mears and Adell Mae Mears (Moss); her husband McKinley Preston Drake; and her siblings, Luther Mears, Eva Reaves, Jimmy Mears, Edna Cannon, Edward Mears and Johnny Mears.
She is survived by: her daughter Natasha Holbert; her son-in-law Mark Holbert; her grandchildren, Shyanne Lauer (Brendon Lauer) and Preston Holbert; and her great grandchild McKinley Kay Lauer.
Viewing will be held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Lake Worth Memory Gardens (3041 Kirk Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461). A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at 3:00 PM.