Theresa Nicks Drake , June 01, 1954 — December 28, 2018

Theresa Nicks Drake (Bruce, Mississippi, MS) June 01, 1954 December 28, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
Theresa Nicks Drake Obituary Photo

Birth date: June 01, 1954

Death date: December 28, 2018

Death place: Bruce, Mississippi(MS), USA

Funeral Home: Parker Memorial Funeral Home

Theresa Nicks Drake June 01, 1954 – December 28, 2018 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guest Book| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Theresa Nicks Drake passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at her home in Bruce while surrounded by her beloved family. Theresa was born on June 1, 1954 in Oxford to Clarence Franklin Lyles and Ila Ruth Thomas Lyles. She was 64.

Raised in Oxford, Mrs. Drake stayed close to home after High School, enrolling at Ole Miss. After graduating, she began a career with the State of Nevada, eventually retiring as an Unemployment Supervisor. Theresa’s strong sense of civic and community service continued after retirement where she was involved in numerous activities that benefitted and promoted both Bruce and Calhoun County.

Her devotion to her community included being President of The Bruce Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Arts Council, and Chairwoman for Relay for Life. As a member of the Bruce Fine Arts Club, Theresa was honored as ‘Woman Of The Year”. In addition to her devotion of making her community a better place, she enjoyed designing and crafting her own jewelry, which she named “Stone Soup Jewelry”.

Following and supporting her Husband James and his Music career was also a joy for Theresa. Staying active with numerous activities she loved, along with spending time with the many people who loved her, she will be missed by many. Theresa leaves behind her husband, James Drake of Bruce; Son, Thomas Shon Lyles of Bruce; Brothers, James (Patty) Lyles of Brandon and Frank (Lena) Lyles of Elsa, TX; Sister, Kay Montgomery of Oxford; Granddaughter, Ketra Lyles of Raleigh, NC; 4 Nieces; and 4 Nephews.

There will be a visitation with the family on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce starting at 12:30 pm. A Memorial Service honoring Theresa’s life will immediately follow visitation, starting at 2:00 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Brother David Westmoreland will officiate services.

Theresa was preceded in death by her Mother and Father. Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce is honored to be entrusted by Theresa’s family in helping to make arrangements honoring her life.

If you found any mistakes, or you would like to add/remove to this obituary, please contact us by email: info@obituary.memorial. We never ask money for this.

death notice Theresa Nicks Drake June 01, 1954 — December 28, 2018

obituary notice Theresa Nicks Drake June 01, 1954 — December 28, 2018

City Bruce is located in the Mississippi. This city is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It has its own architecture, attractions, the beauty of nature which attracts a huge number of tourists.

Bruce is recognized by the huge number of celebrities born here who have become famous not only in the United States, but all over the world. However, Bruce is not only famous for its celebrities. This city is also home to a huge number of people, all of whom have their own story to tell. Finding out the story of a public person is easy: just use an Internet search and you will find all the necessary information in front of you. With non-public people, everything is somewhat more complicated: about them not so much information in the public domain, but it still is. For example, using search services, you can learn the history of the deceased person and find his obituary.

Other obituaries from this town

Stanley R Byars Ruth Burt Cowsert Billy Lynn Murphree Jason Mitchell Carr Clifton Leodis Chrestman Olivia Plunk Bettie Jean Wright Peggy Ann Brassfield Nancy Carroll Morgan Michael Dale Hardin Joseph Bryan Webb Frank Cowsert Lloyd William Smith Howard Milton Lofton Mary Ruth Evans Regina M Kellar Steven Bennett Jason M Coy Edith Todd Richard Johnson

This page is a cache taken from the public sources. We do not own or modify obituary in any way. All copyright belongs to the respective owners. Go to funeral home website to view original page.

Share obituary

Search obituaries