Susan W. Drake, 85, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by family. She touched countless lives in the Las Cruces community through her many years as a social worker and as a volunteer advocate for foster children in the CASA program. She was a dear friend to many and played a mean game of bridge. She loved to cook and feed her family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Rich, Steve, and Jim; brother, Henry; and grandchildren, Cody and Taylor. She was preceded in death by her loving parents and brother Dick.

At her request, cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to or Mesilla Valley CASA https://www.mesillavalleycasa.org/ or Mesilla Valley Hospice https://www.mvhospice.org/ .