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Joann Drake

May 10, 1938 — October 2, 2024

Mrs. JoAnn Overcash Drake, age 86 of Concord passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive friends and family on Sunday, October 6th at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. A service to celebrate her life will be at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gene Beaver and Dr. Doug Crawley officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

JoAnn was born in Cabarrus County on May 10, 1938 to Rock and Grace Haney Overcash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by twin daughters who passed at birth, and her siblings, Benny, Ada, Carleen, Donald.

On May 11, 1957, JoAnn married the love of her life, Kenneth Drake. Together they had 3 sons, Ricky and wife Robin, Mike and wife Sandy and Jamie and wife Carole. In 1979, she left the outside work force to care for her grandchildren, Randy, Michael, David, Brandon and Kayla. Her great-grandchildren are Alora, Austin, Evan, Riley, Quinn and Aria. JoAnn loved all of her fur babies, but Lacey was her “baby doll”. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.

JoAnn was a beautiful person who loved her family and friends dearly. She will be missed beyond measure, but her family takes comfort in knowing that she is at rest with her Lord.
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