Rachelle Lee Drawdy was born on August 27, 1981 in Hayward, CA and passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 from her long battle with cancer at the age of 29.  She is survived by her parents David & Donna Drawdy, siblings David Drawdy, Jr., Renee Drawdy and niece Lynnette Drawdy all of Ripon.  Great grandmother Dorothy Bagwell, grandparents Donald Johnson, Olga Leal, David Drawdy, Marjorie Baker (deceased),  Uncle David Johnson and aunts Bernadette Casperson, Michelle Do and Rhonda LeMoine and boyfriend Matt De Jong of 6 years.  Her close family friends, Rozalyn Rapier and Daisy Snyder and all other family and friends and most importantly her dogs Roscoe and Bella.

Rachelle lived in Ripon, CA most of her life where she attended Ripon Elementary and onto Ripon High where she graduated in 1999.  From there she attended Andon College, graduated and worked as a Medical Assistant for seven years.  She has had many goals in life and has always been independent and strong willed; she has touched many lives and will be missed greatly.  She is no longer suffering and is now flying with the angels.

Her viewing is at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel, Friday, July 15, 2011 for the family from 1-2 PM and from 2-5 PM for the public.  Memorial service is Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11am at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel with burial following at Ripon Cemetery.  There is an online guest book available at www.deeganfuneralchapels.com

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Thursday, July 14, 2011