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Dawn “Missy” Melissa Drake, 49, passed away at Tucker Hospice House. A proud Leo, Missy was born in Huntsville, AL to parents Bobbie Jean Renfroe and Scott Stacey.
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” Missy overcame a tragic childhood and thrived under the guiding hand of her late grandmother, Marjorie Nussbaumer. She was the protector of her two younger brothers, Shawn Stacey of Charlotte, NC and Shane Stacey of Durham, NC.
Having cast her shadow wherever she stood, she leaves behind three children; Justin Welsh of Madison, AL, Jessica Drake of Charlotte, NC, and her baby Nolan Ryan Drake of Harrisburg, NC. Please, say not in grief that she is no more, but live in thankfulness that she was.
Missy leaves behind a bountiful legacy in the memories of everyone she touched, especially her husband of 22 years, Steven Dewayne Drake of Concord, NC. “Honey, I have loved you every day and now I will miss you every day.”
Memorial plans will be forwarded to friends and family at a later date.
R Brown says
I am sorry to hear of your loss. One of the most difficult things we have to deal with is the death of a loved one. The Bible promise; “God is close to the brokenhearted.” It also says: “Throw your burden on God and he will sustain you.” (Psalm 34:18 and 55;22) The Bible gives us hope that one day our dead loved ones will be brought back to life.