Martha Pickett Drake age 84 of Empire, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. She was a member of Crumly Chapel United Methodist Church for 55 years and was Owner of Neffies Children''s Wear. She is survived by her Husband of 65 years, Tildon Drake; Two Sons, Tildon L. Drake (Robin), Mark S. Drake (Rhonda); One Daughter, Susan Drake Brock (David); One Brother, Julian Pickett; Seven Grandchildren, Stephanie James, Amy Thorne, T.J. Drake, Stacey Gordon, Steven Drake, Michael Peeples, Brandon Peeples and Fifteen Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th at Crumly Chapel United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the adjoining Cemetery. Rev. Jaime Pangman and Rev. Lynn Dimon will be officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Bell Funeral Home Forestdale directing.