Nellie Maxine (Drake) Rathburn

Nellie Maxine Rathburn, 92, formerly of Ashville, OH, passed away on September 8, 2016 at the Logan Elm Health Care Center, in Circleville, OH.  She was born on August 12, 1924 in Beaver, OH to the late Everett and Sarah “Sadie” (Weaver) Drake. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eldon Rathburn in 1972 and a brother, Wilbur Drake.

She is survived by a brother William Henry Drake, her children; Terrie (Robert) Jones of Laurelville, Gerald (Cindy) Rathburn of Ashville, and Larry (Connie) Rathburn of Circleville, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; also, numerous nieces and nephews.

As per her request, there will be no services. Interment will be in the Harrison Township Cemetery at a later date.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Logan Elm Health Care Center, Heartland Hospice Care, and  Dr. Singh for his care of Nellie,  also the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home for their kindness, care, and assistance.  Contributions may be made in Nellie’s memory to:  Heartland Hospice, 116 Morris Rd. Circleville, OH 43113 and Logan Elm Health Care, 370 Tarlton Rd. Circleville, OH 43113.  Online condolences at olivercheekfuneralhome.com

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