1957-2024
Diana Lynn Drake, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2004, at Advena Living in Cherryvale, Kansas, at the age of 67.
She was born on June 5, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Melvern Schoonover and Betty (Arnold) Schoonover. Diana spent her formative years in Neodesha where she attended Neodesha High School.
On November 20, 1976 in Independence, Kansas she was united in marriage to Douglas Drake and he preceded her in death June 22, 2010.
Diana's life was anchored by her deep love for her family, especially her children and her granddaughter, Isabella Lynn Drake. She cherished every moment spent with them and found joy in sharing her passions, including watching Westerns and spending time with those she loved. Diana's warmth, kindness, and unwavering support will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Diana was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Douglas Drake; her mother, Betty Schoonover; her father, Melvern Schoonover; stepmother, Bernadette Schoonover; her daughter, Summer Drake; and sister, Amanda Danielson.
Diana leaves behind her two sons, Casey Drake of Cherryvale, Kansas, and Dustin Drake of Harper, Kansas; her brothers, Gary Schoonover of Wichita, Kansas, William Schoonover of Neodesha, Kansas, and Christopher Schoonover of Columbus, Kansas; her sister, Kimberly Schell of Cherryvale, Kansas; and her treasured granddaughter, Isabella Lynn Drake of Olathe, Kansas.
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Wickham Family Funeral Home - Cherryvale, located at 216 E 4th St, Cherryvale, KS 67335.
Diana Lynn Drake will be remembered for her profound love for her family, her nurturing spirit, and the joy she brought into the lives of those around her. Her legacy of love will continue to resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.
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