Lorelee "Lorie" Ellen Drake

Lorelee “Lorie” Drake, 83, of Jonesboro, formerly of Toledo, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born December 6, 1938 in Deshler, Ohio to the late Herschel and Marvel Haley. Lorie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro where she served as a Deacon. Lorie worked as a registered nurse most of her life, serving others. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, crocheting and gardening. Most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Vernon Drake of the home; 2 sons, Jeffrey Drake of Jonesboro, James (Shawn) Drake of Jonesboro; 2 daughters, Jackie (Dennis) Carter of Jonesboro, Janice (Adam) Fletcher of Jonesboro; sister, Patricia (Larry) Wink of Deshler, Ohio; 8 grandchildren: Drake Fletcher, Max Carter, Jack Fletcher, Molly Carter, Logan Drake, Caroline Drake, Emma Fletcher all of Jonesboro, Jeremy Drake of Bentonville and 1 great granddaughter, Scarlett Drake of Bentonville.

Funeral service will be Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro with Rev. Matt Bussell officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home.

For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401.