Geneva was born Sept. 20, 1926, in Hutchison, Kan., the daughter of the late Raleigh Homer and Elva M. (Campbell) Morton. She married John Z. Drake, who preceded her in death in 1996.
She was in restaurant management for many years.
Geneva was a 50-year member of the Mississinewa Chapter No. 94 Order of the Eastern Star, was a compassionate care giver, loved gardening, cooking, and camping.
Survivors include, daughter, Judy Swafford (Gene) of Marion; daughter, Janet Dahse (Billy) of West Columbia, Texas; son, Mike Drake (Rose) of Marion; brother-in-law, Max Drake of Berne; brother-in-law, Don Drake of Decatur; sister-in-law, Shirley Schnepp of Decatur; sister-in-law, Betty Knittle of Decatur; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her son John Z. Drake, Jr. and grandson Timothy Mitchell.
She was in restaurant management for many years.
Geneva was a 50-year member of the Mississinewa Chapter No. 94 Order of the Eastern Star, was a compassionate care giver, loved gardening, cooking, and camping.
Survivors include, daughter, Judy Swafford (Gene) of Marion; daughter, Janet Dahse (Billy) of West Columbia, Texas; son, Mike Drake (Rose) of Marion; brother-in-law, Max Drake of Berne; brother-in-law, Don Drake of Decatur; sister-in-law, Shirley Schnepp of Decatur; sister-in-law, Betty Knittle of Decatur; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her son John Z. Drake, Jr. and grandson Timothy Mitchell.
Geneva was born Sept. 20, 1926, in Hutchison, Kan., the daughter of the late Raleigh Homer and Elva M. (Campbell) Morton. She married John Z. Drake, who preceded her in death in 1996.
She was in restaurant management for many years.
Geneva was a 50-year member of the Mississinewa Chapter No. 94 Order of the Eastern Star, was a compassionate care giver, loved gardening, cooking, and camping.
Survivors include, daughter, Judy Swafford (Gene) of Marion; daughter, Janet Dahse (Billy) of West Columbia, Texas; son, Mike Drake (Rose) of Marion; brother-in-law, Max Drake of Berne; brother-in-law, Don Drake of Decatur; sister-in-law, Shirley Schnepp of Decatur; sister-in-law, Betty Knittle of Decatur; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her son John Z. Drake, Jr. and grandson Timothy Mitchell.
She was in restaurant management for many years.
Geneva was a 50-year member of the Mississinewa Chapter No. 94 Order of the Eastern Star, was a compassionate care giver, loved gardening, cooking, and camping.
Survivors include, daughter, Judy Swafford (Gene) of Marion; daughter, Janet Dahse (Billy) of West Columbia, Texas; son, Mike Drake (Rose) of Marion; brother-in-law, Max Drake of Berne; brother-in-law, Don Drake of Decatur; sister-in-law, Shirley Schnepp of Decatur; sister-in-law, Betty Knittle of Decatur; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her son John Z. Drake, Jr. and grandson Timothy Mitchell.
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