Margaret E. Drake

Margaret E. Drake, 75, of Vinton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on April 21, 1937 in Gallia County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lester H. and Mae Shamblin Rose. Margaret was a retired School Cook at North Gallia High School. She enjoyed gospel music, fishing, and spending time with her family. Surviving is one daughter Brenda S. (Calvin F.) Wright, Sr. of Vinton, six grandchildren, Scott (Angie) Hunt of Centerpoint, Brian (Marie) Hunt of Vinton, Chris (Kristi) Wright, of Vinton, Anny Wright of Vinton, T.J. (Donald) Lambert of Pt. Pleasant, and Calvin Wright, Jr. of Vinton, 10 Great Grandchildren, two sisters Louella Maye Erickson of Akron, Karen Sue Parrot of Tennessee, two brothers Junior H. (Patricia) Rose and James Rose both of Akron. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and by three sisters and two brothers. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Bidwell, with Pastor Ted Russell officiating. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 am until 11 am Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.