Mrs. Betty Ann Bannister Drake, 80, of 310 Greentree Circle, Anderson, SC passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at An-Med Health Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Wilton Allen and Kara Keaton Bannister born on May 1st, 1935 in Anderson, SC. She was a member of Orville Baptist Church for several years. She attended McCants School. Mrs. Drake was described by her family as the kindest and most loving person they knew. Attending church and going to worship was one of her favorite activities. Mrs. Drake is survived by her loving husband of 54 years: Richard "Dick" Drake of Anderson, two sons: Todd Drake of Maurice, LA and Andy Drake of Anderson; three sisters: Margaret Gibson, Mary Hurt and husband Lee, and Vivian DuBaere all of Anderson; two grandchildren: Tori Drake and Kyle Drake and fianc Lacey; and one great grandchild: Ian Kale Drake. In addition to her parents Mrs. Drake was preceded in death by one brother: Kenneth Bannister. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Couch and Dr. Wendell Bannister officiating. Interment will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery in Anderson. The Drake family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted as memorials. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Saturday, February 6, 2016 12:30PM - 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Saturday, February 6, 2016 2:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624