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Marshall Today
By the People, for the People
Freda Mae Driskell, 69, Passes Away in Marshall
Celebration of Life service planned for longtime Missouri resident and corrections officer
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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Freda Mae Driskell, a 69-year-old resident of Marshall, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
Why it matters
Freda Mae Driskell was a longtime resident of Marshall and worked as a corrections officer at Algoa Correctional Center and Marshall Habilitation Center for nearly three decades, making her a pillar of the local community. Her passing is being mourned by her family, friends, and former colleagues.
The details
Freda Mae Driskell was born on August 29, 1956, in Versailles, Missouri, to the late Howard Adrian Lett and Katie Mae Ritchie Lett. She lived in Marshall most of her life and was a 1975 graduate of Marshall High School. Freda married Terry Driskell on February 26, 2000, but he preceded her in death on July 5, 2021. Freda worked as a correctional officer at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City and the Marshall Habilitation Center for a total of 29 years, before most recently working for specialized support services. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Marshall.
- Freda Mae Driskell passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
- A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
The players
Freda Mae Driskell
A 69-year-old resident of Marshall, Missouri, who worked as a correctional officer for nearly three decades and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Terry Driskell
Freda's husband, who passed away on July 5, 2021.
Howard Adrian Lett
Freda's late father.
Katie Mae Ritchie Lett
Freda's late mother.
William W. Harlow
The officiant for Freda's Celebration of Life service.
The takeaway
Freda Mae Driskell's passing is a loss for the Marshall community, where she lived and worked for decades as a corrections officer, serving the public and contributing to the local economy. Her Celebration of Life service will allow her family, friends, and former colleagues to come together and honor her memory.
