Martha 'Sue' Drake

Martha "Sue" Drake, 83, of Monticello, passed away at 6:00 am, Monday, December 9, 2019 at her residence.
She was born on November 10, 1936 in Bloomington to the late Donald and Evelyn (Lawson) Prince. On July 1, 1956 she married Ronald L. Drake in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2005.
She was a graduate of Bloomington High School and was a homemaker, small business owner, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello where she was a member of the Presbyterian Women and served as a Deaconess.
In the 1970's, Sue owned and operated Kid's Stuff, a children's clothing store and was co-owner of Professional Interiors for over 30 years with her husband, Ron. Sue and Ron loved long rides on the motorcycle or in the corvette, taking trips and rarely missed a grandchild's ballgame or performance. She enjoyed crafts, baking, shopping and going to French Lick to play the slot machines with her sisters and brother. She started a Bunco group in 1968 and continued to play with many of the same friends. She loved all holidays, especially Christmas. She loved eating out with "the gang". Her motto was "Go For It"! She cherished time with her family and friends. Her family would like to thank all of her dear friends who helped care for her during illness, especially Judy Bertram.
She is survived by children, Kerry (Elaine) Drake of Indianapolis, Cindy (Bob) Dickinson of Naples, FL, Andy (Kim) Drake of Brighton, MI, Amy (Clark) Smith of Forest, IN; brother, Buck Prince of Bloomington; two sisters, Kay Drake and Vickie (Ed) McCrea both of Bloomington; brother-in-law, Scott Mahan of Bloomington; five granddaughters, four grandsons, and one great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Mahan; sister-in-law, Bonita Prince; and brother-in-law, Jerry Drake.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello and also one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday at the First Presbyterian Church with Jay Janke officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the First Presbyterian Women of Monticello. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.
Messages of condolence may extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com