It is with great sadness that Shamakae Draughan family announced her sudden passing on November 6,2025 at the age of 32 years old. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on August 30, 1993, and she attended Lake Taylor High School.

Shamakae was a loving and devoted mother to her beautiful children. She enjoyed cooking and expressing herself through music. Not only did her beautiful smile light up a room with her presence, but it shined brightly when she danced. She was a very outgoing, sweet, kindhearted, loving, and compassionate person.

Shamakae would give whatever she had to help someone in need.. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew her. She was full of life and enjoyed her family and friends throughout her life's journey. She will be missed dearly, but her memory will live on in our hearts.

Shamakae is survived by her parents, Tracy Draughan and Reginald Solon; five children, Josiah Fentress, Nasir Solon, Pamela Marsden, Sevyn James, and Gerald Marsden; one  brother, Shyhiem Draughan; grandparents, Trena Couch and Leon Couch; one aunt Tameka Draughan, and a host of uncles, cousins and friends.

A  memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025.at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, 500 Liberty Street, Chesapeake, Virginia.

You can join the service livestream at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at: https://www.facebook.com/PretlowandSons