Hannelore Lina Drake, age 87 of Dowelltown, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was a homemaker and attended Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. She had a love for cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and especially growing beautiful flowers. She enjoyed spending time with her family & friends, pets and was very active in her church activities.
She was born on January 27, 1938 in Saasen, West Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents; George and Lina Girone Petizinger, sister; Lieselotte Carl, brother-in-law; Werner Carl and nephew; Jurgen Carl.
The family has chosen cremation. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 1:00 until service time at 3:00. It will be held at her residence, 508 Old Snow Hill Road, Dowelltown, TN. Bro. Bill Robertson will officiate. All friends and family are invited to attend.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years; Glen Drake, 2 daughters; Rhonda Drake of Dowelltown and Cindy Drake of KY, her dog; Prince Prancer, (aka my baby), niece; Ursula Frank, great nephews and great-great niece all of Germany, also all family & friends in TN, MI, WA and FL.
The family would also like to give a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice caregivers and staff of McMinnville.
Donations can be made to St Jude, Shriner’s Hospital, Jaida’s Paws Rescue, mail checks to 3138 Palestine Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718 or Pay Pal jaidaone@yahoo.com in memory of Mrs. Drake.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements