CENTRAL CITY – Norma Jean Drake, 81, of Central City, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Born December 6, 1938, in Muhlenberg County, she was a homemaker and member of Woodson Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Louis Heltsley and sister Joyce Johnson.
Survivors include her son, Ryan Drake of Central City; two grandchildren; brother George Heltsley of Owensboro; and sister Merle Nannie of Central City.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Curtis McGehee officiating, assisted by Rev. Terry Chaney. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday after 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends who are attending the visitation or funeral service are asked to wear a face mask for the safety of all those in attendance, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited in accordance with state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
