Marlene Drakeford
June 13, 1948 - March 15, 2018
Mrs. Marlene Drakeford, age 69, transitioned on Thursday, March 15, 2018, with her family at her side. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Stamford, Connecticut to Luella Brown Washington and the late Stanley Washington, Sr. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Sacred Heart University and was employed with Hygenix Inc. for a number of years. Marlene is the beloved wife of English L. Drakeford, Sr. of Stamford, CT., loving mother to Dawn L. Drakeford and English L. Drakeford, Jr., her siblings; Arlethia Washington and Stanley Washington, Jr. (Elsa) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM followed by service of celebration at 12:00 PM at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave. Stamford, CT. with Rev. Dr. Robert W. Perry officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Services entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services.
Mrs. Marlene Drakeford, age 69, transitioned on Thursday, March 15, 2018, with her family at her side. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Stamford, Connecticut to Luella Brown Washington and the late Stanley Washington, Sr. She received a Bachelor’s... View Obituary & Service Information