Ann Marie Draffen, age 88, of Benton, Kentucky, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah, KY. Mrs. Draffen was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith.
She was the daughter of the late Floyd Pearl Blaine and the late Arlene (Godfrey) Blaine. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Harold Lee Draffen, one brother: Harold Blaine; and two sisters: Kathryn Lasher and Darlene Smith.
She is survived by one daughter Michele Edwards of Benton, KY; one son: Gary Draffen and wife Debbie of Benton, KY; one sister: Jean Morrison of Lexington, SC; two grandchildren: Luke Edwards of Murray, KY and Lenee Alexander of Benton, KY; and three great grandchildren: Cameron, Connor, and Colby Dick all of Benton, KY.
Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY. Graveside funeral service will be at Marshall Co. Memory Gardens at 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 9, 2023, with Rev. James Keeling officiating. Interment will be at Marshall Co. Memory Gardens, Benton, KY. There is no public visitation scheduled for Mrs. Draffen.