Edith Lynn Rake was born Nov. 30, 1959, to George and Ollie rake in Bristow,. She departed this life June 27, 2021, at the age of 61 years, six months and 28 days.
Edie grew up in and around the Bristow area. She was a 1978 graduate of Bristow High School and remained an area resident most all her life. She and Luther Nickell shared 25 years together. In 2013 Edie moved to Jay, Oklahoma; there she quickly became a welcomed part of the community. Edie loved her family; though raising her children was not always easy she always made sure needs were met. Edie had a giving nature. She always made an effort to give what she could when she could to help friends and community members in need. Her grandchildren were always a welcomed highlight to her day as she loved them dearly and cherished every moment. She never passed up an opportunity to play BINGO. Time camping was her get away and fishing often filled those days and a yard sale could begin a days adventure.
Edie is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Rake, of Bristow; two sons, Landon Rake, of Stroud and Lucas Rake, of Bristow; two sisters, Patricia Lee and Georgia Bevenue, both of Tulsa; two brothers, Damon Rake, of South Carolina and John Downing, of Turley; 10 grandchildren, Carlee Rake, Bailey Williams, Trevor Williams, Mollie Williams, Zoey Rake, Zane Rake, Tyler Grant, Matthew Doty, Bryar Pierce, Colton Pierce and Tristan rake.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandchild, Dakota Keeton and one niece, Katie Middleton.
Services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021, at Bristow Christian Center with Reverend Wayne Gemmill officiating. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome.com