Doris Jean Drake, 79, passed away June 20, 2022 in Decatur, Alabama.
Mrs. Drake was born on July 13, 1942 in Paris, Arkansas and was preceded in
death by her parents Carl and Claudine Sikes. She graduated from Scranton High
School where she was valedictorian and selected to the basketball Hall of Fame.
She attended Hendrix College and Arkansas Tech University and was a graduate of
Southern Trust School at Birmingham Southern College. Mrs. Drake had a
successful 35 year banking career, retiring as Vice-President and Trust Officer of
AMSouth Bank in Decatur, Alabama. She was a member of Decatur Women's
Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Bank Women and Decatur Rotary
Club. Following retirement, she volunteered with North Alabama Red Cross. She
attended Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Decatur.
Mrs. Drake is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Jim Drake; son, David
Drake and grandchildren Lauren and Christopher Drake of Atlanta, GA; sisters
Charlotte (Al) Stark, Marietta, GA; Fran (Jerry) Rephan, Hot Springs, AR, brothers,
Don (Linda), Vilonia, AR and Charles (Sandy) , Scranton, AR, 9 nieces and nephews
and 19 great-nieces and nephews. Her greatest pleasure was being with her
grandchildren and family, especially at the beach.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service will be led by Rev. Tommy Lee at
Redeemer Presbyterian Church on July 23, 2022 at11:00AM, with a visitation

being held prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in Doris Drake's honor can be sent to Redeemer Presbyterian
Church, 240 Grant St. SE, Decatur, AL 35601.
Friends and family are welcome to attend lunch following the service in the
Fellowship Hall.