Linda MARIE Drake Obituary
Linda MARIE Drake, born on July 30, 1957, passed away on September 1, 2026. Linda leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Jerry Lee Drake, Sr.; her son Travis Damon Britton; her parents, Huey P. Johnson, Sr. and Ethel Mae Spencer Johnson; her brother Ronald Johnson (Shawn); Melvin Louis Britton, Sr. and Linda.
She is survived by: her children, Shante Dionne Britton, Melvin Louis Britton, Jr., Jerry Lee Drake, Jr., Terri A. Drake and Monica H. Drake; her grandchildren, Melvin L. Britton, III, Torry Mandell Henry, Jr., Giovani Miller Britton, Da'Ja Dionne Britton Hunt, Damion Ledger Britton, Tralin Britton, Trajae Britton, Isaiah Williams, Caleb Williams, Titus Britton, D'Mari Britton, Naomi Brittton, Camry, Kiona, Bradley, Tre'quan and Lakevia; her siblings, Denise A. Johnson-Allen, Cheryl A. Johnson-Rivers, Wanza Jackson, Heireina P. Johnson, Donald Johnson (Velma), Rev. Michael Jackson and Huey P. Johnson, Jr.; her cousins, Cornell Hampton (Carla), Lloyd Hampton, Michelle Black, Elnora Johns, Janet Benn and Frances Legania; and her close friends, DeWanda Gladney, Janelle Handy, Barbara Bocage, Chris Richardson and Dianne S. Bernard. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Davis Mortuary Service (230 Monroe St, Gretna, LA 70053). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
