** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** JoAnn Beale Drake, born 8 August 1950, passed away 9 July 2022 at age 71. She was the daughter of Joseph Willard Beale and Mary Louise Thomas Keen and is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** A service to celebrate JoAnn Beale Drake's life was held on 13 July 2022. Interment took place at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. --- **Transcript of the Edited Obituary** ÔªøJosephine Ann (JoAnn) Beale Birth: 8 AUG 1950 Death: 9 JUL 2022 ------------------------------------- JoAnn Beale Drake, 8 Aug 1950 - 9 Jul 2022 GOLDSBORO, North Carolina - JoAnn Beale Drake, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Willard Beale and Mary Louise Thomas Keen. In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Willard "Butch" Beale Jr. and Jerry Wayne Beale. JoAnn is survived by her husband, "Chip" James C. Drake Jr.; son, Christopher James Drake and wife, Tracey of Goldsboro, North Carolina; daughter, Tammy Louise Drake Dawson and husband, Lee of Goldsboro, North Carolina; grandchildren, Ashleigh Brooke Muegge, Andrew James Dawson, Cameron James Drake, and Maddie Michelle Drake; and great-grandchildren, Emma Grace Muegge and Hudson Grey Denzin. A service to celebrate JoAnn’s life will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Rose officiating. Interment will be held at noon on Thursday at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends during the hour prior to the service from 6 to 7 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534. Arrangements have been entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.seymourfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------- [Birth: 8 AUG 1950 - Franklin, Southampton, Virginia] [Death: 9 JUL 2022 - Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |----------------------|------------|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | JoAnn Beale Drake | 71 years | 8 August 1950; Franklin, Southampton, Virginia | 9 July 2022; Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina | --- ** Table of Relationships** | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------| | JoAnn Beale Drake | Decedent | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Chip James C. Drake Jr. | Husband | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Christopher James Drake | Son | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Tracey Drake | Daughter-in-law | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Tammy Louise Drake Dawson | Daughter | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Lee Dawson | Son-in-law | Goldsboro, North Carolina | | Ashleigh Brooke Muegge | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Andrew James Dawson | Grandson | Unknown | | Cameron James Drake | Grandson | Unknown | | Maddie Michelle Drake | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Emma Grace Muegge | Great-granddaughter | Unknown | | Hudson Grey Denzin | Great-grandson | Unknown | | Joseph Willard Beale | Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Mary Louise Thomas Keen | Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Joseph Willard Butch Beale Jr. | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Jerry Wayne Beale | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown | --- ** Publication Details** | Publication Date | |------------------| | 11 July 2022 | --- ** Other Relevant Information** JoAnn Beale Drake was born on 8 August 1950 in Franklin and passed away on 9 July 2022 in Goldsboro at age 71. She was a beloved wife and mother with a legacy that includes her children and grandchildren.