BELTON – Kathy Sue Stanley Drake, 65, of Belton, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at 2:30PM at Christian Heights Nursing and Rehab in Pembroke.  Mrs. Drake was born February 3, 1959, in Hopkins County.  She was a caregiver and a homemaker.  She always had a smile on her face, had an infectious laugh, and was a good cook.  She was of the Christian faith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Drake; parents, Jefferson and Martha Stanley; sisters, Judy Jenkins and Patricia Gamble; and brother, Larry Stanley.

She is survived by her children, Alex (Holly) Drake of Bowling Green, Vanessa (Daniel R.) Rolley of Beech Creek, and Kevin Drake of Belton; brothers, Jeff (Linda) Stanley, Bruce Stanley, Mike Stanley, and Jimmy Stanley; sister-in-law, Lana Stanley; brother-in-law, Roger Gamble; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 11:00AM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Trevor Graves officiating, assisted by Sister Kim Erwin.  Burial in Stanley Family Cemetery in White Plains.  Visitation will be Saturday after 9:00AM at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.