Margaret Drake Atkins Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret Drake Atkins (Knoxville, Tennessee), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 23, 2025 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Drake Atkins to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Margaret Drake had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Margaret Drake may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Drake and Lois Drake. She is survived by: her husband Dalton Atkins; her siblings, Richard Drake and Alice Whiddon (Roger); her stepdaughter Vanessa Atkins (Christopher Atkins); and her grandson Dalton X. Atkins. She is also survived by nieces/nephew.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM at the Mann Chapel (6200 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919). A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 12:15 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Highland Memorial Cemetery (5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919).
In lieu of flowers donations to can be made to St. Jude's Children's hospital in Memphis, TN.
