Rebecca Faye

Proctor Drawdy

Rebecca Faye Proctor Drawdy, 92, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026. She was born on February 01, 1934, in Moultrie GA, to the late Gordon Wright Proctor and Elmore Gertrude Pitts Proctor. Faye was raised on the Proctor’s farm in Doerun, GA and lived most of her adult life in Columbus, GA, including most recently at the Gardens of Calvary.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carrol Clinton Drawdy. She was a devoted wife, parent, grandparent and great-grandparent and was likewise loved by her family. She is survived by her sister, Sue Proctor Courtright, and a brother, Jimmy Proctor. Deceased brothers are Tommy Proctor, Ramsey Proctor and Wallace Proctor. She is also survived by her daughter, Joyce Drawdy Burts and her husband Stephen Burts, Jr, daughter Ellen Drawdy Dixon and her husband Moice Dixon, her daughter Rebecca Curley, her son Gordon “Butch” Drawdy and his wife Sharon Gallops Drawdy. She has nine living grandchildren: Emily Burts Kapes (Cory), Corrie Burts Bontrager (Neil), Marissa Dixon Brookins (Chris), Morgan Dixon, Kerri Wood Schofield (Jerry), Erika Wood Whitfield (Levi), Daniel Curley (Jessica), Jack Drawdy (Abbi), Jill Drawdy and 17 living great-grandchildren. One grandson, Clint Drawdy and his daughter, Kaitlyn Drawdy preceded Faye’s death.

Faye and Carrol loved traveling, mostly by bus tours, and visited 49 of the 50 states plus parts of Canada and Mexico. They loved seeing the sights and making new friends. Her home was always open to the family. Cooking for them was always something she enjoyed, especially on holidays. She always had a friendly smile, was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.

Faye attended Berry College in Rome, GA in 1951 and 1952 and graduated from Perry Business School and Columbus Technical College. She worked in the Buying Department with McKesson Drug Company, Columbus for 21 years and retired from Columbus Bank & Trust Co after 18 years. She grew up attending Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Moultrie, GA and was a member of Britt David Baptist Church in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor Ed Rollins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at Parkhill Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in memory of Kaitlyn Drawdy, Britt David Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.