Mary Ann Lee Drake, age 90, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her home.
Born February 19, 1931, in Belton, she was a daughter of the late Harry Richard Lee and Mary Alice Boyce Lee. She was married to Guy Edwin Drake until his death in 2004.
Mary was a graduate of Girls High and Anderson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She loved bluegrass music, going to bluegrass festivals, and enjoyed traveling. Mary loved her family dearly and especially cherished time spent with her daughters.
She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia D. Garrett, Dale Ginn, and Christi Fowler; grandchildren, Paul Hunnicutt, Leigh Anne Harmon (Gil), and Rickey Chasteen II; great grandchildren, Cole, Ryleigh, and Ansleigh Chasteen; half-brother, Harry Lee, Jr. (Patricia); half-sisters, Patricia Murphy (Dennis), Peggy Collins, and Deborah Manly; very special friend, Jerry Gambrell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Lee Drake Chasteen; and sons-in-law, Donnie Garrett and Rick Chasteen.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Chad Campbell officiating.
A special thanks is extended to Mary's caregivers, Karen Johnson and Jennifer Mercer as well as Dr. Kumar and the staff at Affinity Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, PO Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622 and Affinity Hospice, 115 Whitehall Rd., Anderson, SC 29625.
The family will be at the home.
Events
Visitation
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
4:00PM - 6:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Graveside service
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
1:00PM
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 225-1636