Drake, Mary Ann age 96 formerly of Tipp City, OH was promoted to Heaven October 16, 2020.  Born April 22, 1924 in Darke County, Ohio to Walter Leroy "Roy" and Bertha {Black} Heckman.  She is preceded in death by her parents,  husband of 53 years, Harry Franklin Drake along with 4 brothers and 1 sister.  Mary is survived by daughter, Connie (Roger) Shoffner, West palm Beach, FL, son, Gary (Eun Oye) Drake,  Tipp City, OH, grandchildren, Wade, Joshua & Jennifer Shoffner, Alex & Mariah Drake, great grandchildren, Jayden & Alexa Drake.

Mary was a member of the Nazarene Church in Tipp City, Ohio and after moving to Florida in 2011 attended of the Nazarene Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.  She worked as a secretary at Hobart Manufacturing. Mary was a loving mother and faithful friend; she will be greatly missed.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2020 at Church of the Nazarene, 1221 W. Main St. Tipp City, OH, Pastor Brad Warkentine officiating.  Burial to follow in Glen Have Memorial Gardens.  Visitation 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 22, 2020 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371 and 10:00 AM until time of service on Friday at the church.