Carolyn J. (Mann) Drake

Carolyn Drake, of Willow Grove, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 23rd. 

She was the daughter of the late Mary and Charles Mann.  She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, William Drake Jr.  She is also survived by her youngest brother Arthur Mann.  Carolyn had three children, William Drake III (Kris), Sandra Thompson (Hal) and Daniel Drake (Margie).  She had seven grandchildren, Brendon, Jonathan, Robert, Jessica, Daniel, Tyler, and Matthew.  Carolyn had four great grandchildren with a fifth on the way.

Carol and her husband Bill enjoyed travelling together during their retirement mostly to the Pocono Mountains and Lancaster.  She was an avid gardener and had beautiful gardens.  Her favorite thing to do was spending time with her grandchildren especially on Christmas day when they would all gather at her house.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Saturday December 27, 2025 from 10am to 11am at the John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 406 Easton Road, Willow Grove PA 19090. A Funeral Service will follow at 11am.

Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park.

Arrangements by John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 215-659-1630, www.bryersfh.com

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