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DRAKE, Morva Joy (née Ball)

Born March 24, 1929. Passed away July 31, 2026.


Formerly of ‘The Cove’ Nullawarre.

Passed away at Warrnambool.

24/03/1929 – 31/07/2026

Aged 97 years

Loving wife of Henry (dec.).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Pamela and Noel, Janet, Shirley, Wayne and Ross.

Adored Nan of Melissa and Andrew, Rachael and Matthew, Clare and Cameron.

Great Nan of Harvey, Jed, Ethan; Ada, Myles; and Oliver.

Reunited with Henry

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It was Morva’s wish for a private funeral.

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  1. Deepest sympathy to the Drake family on the loss of Morva. From the Nicolson family.

    Tony Nicolson

    August 11, 2026 3:18 pm

  2. Sympathy and condolences to the Drake family on the loss of your mother.
    Wendy and John Smith

    Wendy Smith

    August 11, 2026 9:41 am

  3. Dear Shirley,Janet and the Drake family,deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mum.She will be so missed.Thinking of you all,love Mary and John Meade and family.🌹

    Mary Meade

    August 10, 2026 8:02 pm

  4. Deepest Sympathy to the Drake family on the passing of their Mum Morva. May she rest in peace.

    Thelma Coomber

    August 09, 2026 6:43 pm

  5. Condolences Janet thinking of you

    Sheridan

    Sheridan Barling

    August 07, 2026 9:20 pm

  6. Condolences to my cousins from The Cove. Fond memories of Morva. A lovely quiet caring lady. One great memory that I think of from many years ago is when I had tea at your house and Aunty Morva had golden syrup dumplings for sweets.
    R. I. P. with Henry.

    Garth

    August 07, 2026 7:53 am

  7. Sincere condolences to our cousins Pam, Janet, Shirley, Wayne, Ross and families. Happy memories of Auntie Morva. Love from Dianne, Maureen, Vida, Norman and families.

    Maureen Way

    August 06, 2026 12:20 pm

  8. Deepest sympathy to all the Drake family on the passing of your mum Morva. Thinking of you all.

    Cindy Gilmour

    August 05, 2026 11:25 pm

  9. Our deepest condolences on your loss, from Bill and Alice Sim and family.

    Terry Sim

    August 05, 2026 8:41 pm

  10. So sorry to hear of Morva's passing, I remember spending time at the Cove with her as a child, she was always friendly and kind to us. Our mum, Helen Clarke, always spoke highly of her. May she rest in peace.

    Alison Clarke OAM

    August 05, 2026 6:08 pm

  11. Condolences to the family much love to Shirley

    Debra Baxter

    August 05, 2026 6:08 pm

  12. Deepest Sympathy to all the Drake family . Thinking of you at this time
    Maree , Robert & Rachael Couch

    Maree Couch

    August 05, 2026 6:05 pm

  13. Rest in peace, Auntie Morva.
    My heartfelt condolences to Pam, Janet, Shirley, Wayne, Ross and the extended family.

    Love to all from Sue, Victoria, Adelaide, Olivia and Marshall.

    Sue

    August 05, 2026 5:35 pm

  14. My condolences to Pam, Noel and their families, Janet, Shirley Wayne and Ross. A lovely lady now at rest.

    Jenni Jeffery

    August 05, 2026 3:06 pm

  15. Condolences to Ross on the loss of your mum. She had a great innings.

    Neil Dumesny

    August 05, 2026 3:02 pm