Velma Drake Obituary
In loving memory of Velma Drake in Starks, Louisiana, born in Opelousas, Louisiana, who departed this world on July 19, 2025 at the age of 87. Velma leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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 parents, Clement Guidroz and Emma Guidroz; her children, Dale Richard and Elaine Bass; her siblings, Yves Guidroz, Frank Guidroz, Albert Guidroz, Ervin Guidroz, Herbert Guidroz, Clemmie Bergeron, Ethel Fontenot and Verna Mobile; and her son-in-law Steve Gibson.
She is survived by: her daughters, Wanda Gibson of Deweyville and Lorri Blanchard (John) of Starks; her stepson Carl Lucius of Conroe, TX; her son-in-law Raylen Bass of Starks; her sisters, Jane Meche of Lafayette and Sybil Tullier of Leonville; and her grandchildren, Billy Williams (Laura), Heather Milton (Lawrence) of Vinton, Danielle Simien (Patrick) of Vinton and Kayla Wilson (BJ) of Vinton. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
