Bettye Thacker Drake Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bettye Thacker Drake of Williamsburg, Virginia, born in Isle of Wight, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bettye Thacker left this world on December 14, 2024 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bettye Thacker Drake to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Bettye Thacker had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Bettye Thacker may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Thomas E. Drake; and her daughters, Cheryl E. Drake, Donna J. Tidwell and Betty D. Perk. She is survived by: her children, Cynthia Drake Curtis (Clayton Diggs) and Thomas E. Drake Jr.. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Walnut Hills Baptist Church (1014 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185).
