Alicia Jane Drake

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – On June 8, 2026 Alicia Jane Drake lost her battle and went to be with her sweet baby girl, Evie Abbigail Drake, who was born March 14, 2023 and passed June 27, 2023.

Alicia was born Nov. 26, 1983 in Waterville, Maine, to Tim and Jane Drake. Alicia was educated in Livermore, Maine Schools and graduated from Monmouth Academy in Monmouth, Maine in 2002 with honors. Alicia was a standout athlete with letters in soccer, basketball, and softball. Softball was Alicia’s passion and she went on to play at the University of Maine until her illness stopped her career.

Alicia graduated from the University of Maine in December 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She went on to be an outstanding critical care and emergency room nurse for two decades. Alicia shared her ability with hospitals in Maine and Georgia including Grady Hospital’s Emergency Room, Georgia’s biggest trauma hospital. Alicia was employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor, Maine where she was revered and loved for her work ethic, care and advocacy for her patients, mentored young nurses, and for her sense of humor that got everyone through the tough days.

Alicia relocated to Georgia in 2025 to live with her mother and seek better medical care for herself. Alicia was born with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. As a result, she had a heart condition as well as many other complicating factors.

Alicia will be so missed. Her smile, the laughter, and those eyes will never be forgotten. She was so loved by so many.

Alicia is survived by her parents Tim Drake of China, Maine and Jane Drake of Gainesville, Ga. who advocated and fought for her health throughout her life and loved her beyond words.

Her two sisters, Amy (Todd) Beaulieu and nephew Sam of Bath, Maine, and Angela (Harry) Koch and nephew Brady of Metairie La.; her grandparents, Henry and Corinne Drake of Kents Hill, Maine, and preceded in death by grandparents, John and Florence Constantine of Bangor, Maine; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her beloved dogs, Lucy, Ricky and Ethel.

At Alicia’s request there will be no service. Please honor her memory by doing an act of kindness for someone in need.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at http://www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.