Drake, Margaret Bryant – of Knoxville, TN, transitioned into glory where she found eternal rest on Friday, March 30, 2012. She was a faithful member of Community Evangelistic Church, EPC and a member of Austin High School, Class of ’50. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah, grandson, Justin Walker-Riddles, mother, Zelma Bryant, aunt, Fannie Reese, devoted friend Nancy Cannon, and god son, Elmer Durham II. She is survived by her loving children and family members: Deborah (Lewis) Porter, Karen, Rodney, and Michael Walker, Connie Johnson (all of Knoxville), Elijah,Jr. (Los Angeles, CA); step daughter, Barbara Thompson (New York); grandchildren: Leslie Walker, Shay (Sanford) Miller, Christina Drake, Quishan, Tauron (all of Knoxville) and Ashley Walker (Houston, TX); great children, Lamar Harshaw, Alexis Dozier and Zane Miller; great-great grandchild, Lamar, Jr.; devoted daughter-in-law Sabrina Walker and son-in-law, Calvin Johnson; devoted cousin, Lillian Pflaumer (New Jersey); devoted god children: Trent Smith (Los Angeles, CA), Don Hatcher, Shirley Gray, and the Strongs (all of Knoxville); many nieces and nephews to include special niece, Trina Jones (all from SC and CA); devoted friend, Rose Williams (Cleveland, OH); a host of other family and friends to include the Community Evangelistic Church family.  A special thank you to Dr. Gregory LeMence. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Community Evangelistic Church from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and funeral to immediately follow with Elder Reginald Strong officiating and other Elders assisting. The burial will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the TN Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike, where a full dove release will conclude the service.