Marlene Ruth Draves Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marlene Ruth Draves of Port Charlotte, Florida, who passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlene Ruth Draves to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Austin and Evelyn Austin (Morgan). She is survived by: her spouse Lavon Draves; her children, Kathy, Dawn Hodges (Michael) of Port Charlotte, FL and Douglas Draves (Wendy) of Bay City, MI; her brothers, Gary Austin (Diana) of Woodville, OH, Richard Austin of Brooklyn, MI and Ken Austin (Marion) of Williston, OH; her grandchildren, Amanda Ayers (Daniel) of Sarasota, FL, Chad Hodges (Kristen) of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Jon Draves of Sardis, TN, Holly Santiago (Hipolito) of Calhoun, GA and Joshua Draves of Largo, FL; and also Chloe. She is also survived by 13 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Granddaughters and many nieces, nephews.
