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Reba Jean Drake

March 15, 1935 - November 26, 2015

Richmond – Reba Jean (Gross) Drake age 80, formerly of Jackson, KY, and wife of Forest Drake passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, 2015 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, KY. Reba was born March 15, 1935 in, Jackson, Breathitt County, KY, a daughter to the late Harlan and Cora (McIntosh) Gross. She was a former employee of the Breathitt County Board of Education in Jackson, KY. She is survived by her husband, 1 son; Rader Doug (Martha) Gross of Jackson, KY, 2 stepsons; Jonathan (Shawneese) Drake and Nathaniel (Diane) Drake, 2 stepdaughters; Myra (Eddie) Hogan, and Marilyn (Greg) Gabbard, 2 granddaughters; Polly Rebecca (Shane) Neace, Stephanie Rose (John Irvin) Jones, 4 great-grandchildren; Jordan Haley Niece, Emily Paige Niece, Ethan Douglas Jones, and Elliana Grace Jones, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren and a step-great-great-granddaughter, along with many other loving family members and friends. Reba was preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers; James Curtis, Kelly, Reed, Robert, Harlan Jr., Marion, Ollie, and Hargis Gross, 1 sister; Laura Gross. Visitation will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Monday, November 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home with family members participating. Reba will be laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Booneville, KY. To leave the family a special message please visit, www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be: Shane Niece, Rader Douglas Gross, Paul Wheeler, Darrell Gross, Jonathan Drake, and Nathaniel Drake.

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Richmond – Reba Jean (Gross) Drake age 80, formerly of Jackson, KY, and wife of Forest Drake passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, 2015 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, KY. Reba was born March 15, 1935 in,... View Obituary & Service Information

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