Emily Drayton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emily Drayton of New London, Connecticut, who passed away on February 3, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emily Drayton to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Emily farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Emily is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Singleton and Virginia Singleton (Gathers); her husband Deacon Leroy Drayton; and her sons, Leroy Drayton Jr. and John Singleton.
She is survived by: her friend Leroy Drayton. She is also survived by her children, three sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Godchildren, nieces, nephews, a host of extended family.
A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John's Christian Church (346 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340).