Gwendolyn Smyzer Drake

Gwendolyn Smyzer Drake, 68, passed away on February 4, 2021 in Leesville, LA. She is survived by her children Christine Brown and Terry Drake; brothers, Elwood Franklin (Margaret), Rev. Matthew Smyzer (Joann), Abe Drake (Elizabeth) and William Drake: sisters, Princess Drake and Charlotte Pitney; along with many nieces, nephews cousins and a host of friends. Services will be Friday, February 19^th with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. and funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Beargrass Baptist Church, 2300 Payne Street. Interment will be in Pee Wee Valley Cemetery East. Arrangements: Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, www.ralfunerals.com.