Juanita Theresa Drake
July 8, 1930 - December 16, 2021
Juanita Theresa Drake, 91, of Perryville, Missouri died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born July 8, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Frederick Joseph and Lenita Theresa Nesslein Prost. She and Harvey B. Drake were married on September 13, 1969 at Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was registered nurse. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Christian Ministry to Senior Adults, and Faithful participant to Eucharistic Adoration. Survivors include step-son, Alan Drake of Yale, VA; brother, Mike (Sharon) Prost of St. Louis, MO; five nephews, one niece, and one granddaughter, Jessica Drake. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a brother, Fred Prost, Jr. Friends may call at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Monday, December 27, from 9:00 - 10:00 am. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Monday at the church with Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Church or St. Vincent de Paul Schools. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Juanita Theresa Drake, 91, of Perryville, Missouri died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born July 8, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Frederick Joseph and Lenita Theresa Nesslein Prost. She and Harvey... View Obituary & Service Information