Delcy Davis Draper 86, of Roanoke Rapids, died Saturday March 15, 2014.
Delcy a native of Northampton County was the daughter late Frank E. and Annie Britton Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Leston Earl Draper, three brothers and two sisters. She was a graduate in the class of 1945 of Conway High School. She was a long time active member of First Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids.
She is survived by her two daughters Ann D. Martin and her, husband Jim and Gail D. Lane and her, husband Al all of Roanoke Rapids, her, two sons Fred Draper and his wife, Darlene of Roanoke Rapids and Richard Draper and his, wife Mary of Safety Harbor Florida, Eleven grandchildren, twenty two great grand children, four sister-in-laws and her special dog Luci.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday March 19, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dathan Hall and Dr. Julian Mills officiating.
Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7-8:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services and other time at 21 Fairlane Dr Roanoke Rapids.
A Special thank you to a wonderful and caring staff at Carolina Rest Home and Community home care and hospice.
Flowers will be welcomed or donations may be made to First Baptist Church building fund 515 Becker Dr Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 in memory of Delcy.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com