Obituary of Jameselle Drakeford

On April 24, 2014 at Nassau County Medical Center in East Meadow, NY God called another one of his earth angels to transition to his heavenly home. Jameselle Drakeford was born at Nassau County Medical Center on November 6, 1948 she was the fourth of five children to the late James and Susan Gary. She was educated in the Hempstead School system and graduated from Hempstead High School in 1964. She was baptized at an early age at South Hempstead Baptist Church. On August 23, 1969 Jameselle was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life Charles L Drakeford. From this union she was blessed with two daughters Charice and Nicole. Jameselle was a devoted wife and mother. Her family always came first. Throughout her life she held various positions and was dedicated to working for the Wyandanch Day Care Center and the Wyandanch School district. In 2010 she retired from the Wyandanch School system after providing 21 years of service as a secretary. Jameselle was a caring person that had an abundance love for people. Her passion was hosting and attending family gatherings. She enjoyed going on long road trips with her husband visiting different states. She volunteered for the American Diabetes Association as well as the American Heart Association. The infinite love she had for people blessed her with many friends who she spent time dinning, shopping and traveling with. She will always be remembered for her smile, sharing words of encouragement and her kind gentle spirit. Although her physical presence no longer exists on earth, her spirit will live through all the lives she has touched. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Jameselle will always remain in the hearts of her devoted husband Charles, faithful daughters Charice Evelyn and Nicole Susan, future son in Jaw Damon Green, loving brother Thomas Gary, sister in law Agnes Gary, brother in laws: Clyde McDaniel (Sister Margaret Marie), Warren Brown (Sister Emma Brown), (Sister Susan Diane James) Sister Joan Knight, nephews: Victor McDaniel, Michael James, Brian McDaniel and Marc Brown, nieces: Crystal Stewart, Melanie Warren, Valerie Gary and a host of other relatives and friends. Jameselle, you didn't have a chance to tell us good bye. We understand now that you are at rest from all labor now free from all earthy, toil, pain and when that glorious morning dawns we will meet you there. In Life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. But God loved you more. Rest in Paradise.