Anita Drake Obituary
In loving memory of Anita Drake of Hermitage, Tennessee, who departed this world on May 10, 2026 at the age of 78. Anita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita Drake to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Albert "A. D." Thomas; her daughter Tracy Scott; and her sisters, Robin Denise Long and Deborah Wood. She is survived by: her husband Marvin Drake of Hermitage, TN; her daughter Robin Atkins (Steve) of Leitchfield, KY; her grandchildren, Nathaniel Scott (Megan), Natasha Viera (Chris), Katie Frye (Tony) and Gary Atkins; her great grandchildren, Christian Scott, Everett, Brooklyn and Marty Frye; and her siblings, Steve Long (Margaret), Patrick Long (Venus), David Long, Jerome Thomas, J. D. Thomas, Deb Henry-Irby, Ruby Burton and Gloria Thomas.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Clarkson Baptist Church (5115 Elizabethtown Rd, Clarkson, KY 42726). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location.