Linda Drake

Linda Drake

Obituary

Linda (McClellan) Drake, 69, passed away May 19, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. in Brookdale Assisted Living of Murray, Kentucky. She was born April 28, 1947, in Ashland, Ohio, to Clarence J. McClellan and Virginia J. (Koons) McClellan.

Linda loved music. She played saxophone in the Mapleton High School Marching Band. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, playing hand bells, and participating in church fellowship activities and Bible studies. She graduated from Mapleton High School of Ashland, Ohio, in 1965 before completing nursing training at Samaritan School of Nursing in 1968 and completing a BSN at The Ohio State University in 1972. She was a die-hard Buckeye football fan. She worked primarily in geriatric care for 40 years before retiring from Schowalter Villa, Hesston, in 2009. After making her home in Murray, Kentucky, in 2010, Linda became a member of First Christian Church.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters Susan Drake of Murray, Kentucky, Caryn Drake of Sherman Oaks, California, and Julie Drake of Murray, Kentucky; and her sisters Gayle Asano of San Diego, California and Sandy Kurtz of Sequim, Washington. She also leaves behind many dear friends, including her best friend and football watching buddy Ruth Nord of Mulvane.

Linda's Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held May 31, 2016 at First Christian Church in Murray, Kentucky, with Rev. Dr. Ruth Ragovin officiating. She loved Mohican State Park of Loudonville, Ohio, and there, a red maple tree will be planted in her honor.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to First Christian Church, 111 N. 5th St., Murray, KY, 42071 or Murray Hospice, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY, 42071.