Joann Ritch Drake Obituary
The memory of Joann Ritch Drake of Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away on December 20, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Ritch Drake to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Washington Ritch, Sr. and Juanita Adams Ritch; her husband Mack W. Drake; and her brothers, John W., Jr. (Cecil H. Ritch) and Dr. Douglas L. (Helen C. Ritch).
She is survived by: her children, Allen (Barbara Moss) of Shelby, NC, Janice (Dennis Edge) of Bessemer City, NC and Patrick (Kathy Moss) of Stallings, NC; and her grandchildren, Scarlette, Sean, Joshua, Heather and Ashley. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park St., Belmont, NC 28012, http://www.parkstreetumc.org .
