Tillie Rosa Drake, 63, of Paoli, passed away April 19, 2021 at her companion's home in Paoli. She was born May 19, 1957 in Salem, to parents, Howard William & Mariellan (Williams) Barrett. She married Kevin Drake September 16, 1977. Tillie was the co-owner of Fat Buddy's BBQ & worked for over 27 years at Drakes Sawmill formerly of Paoli. She was a member of Paoli Christian Church and attended Lick Creek Friends Church.
Survivors Include: Daughters- Brandie Drake Waters & husband, Michael of Boonville & Lana Drake of Paoli
Fiancé- Richard Clouse of Paoli
Sisters- Eva Hawkins & husband Bud of Paoli, Jackie Bosley & husband, Willie of Paoli & Barbara Walton & husband, Jerry of Marengo
Brother- Clifford Barrett & wife Sandra of Princeton
Several nieces and nephews
She is preceded in death by: parents, husband, Kevin Drake & brother, Joe Barrett.
Funeral will be 11am Thursday, April 22 at McAdams Mortuary. Bro. Gary Swick & Bro. Paul Crecelius will officiate. Burial will be in Stampers Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Wednesday, April 21 at the funeral home and Thursday after 9am until the service time. To watch the funeral service live please copy this link: https://youtu.be/QMJJo8HAvSw
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