Funeral services for Shirley Joann Collins Driskell McCracken, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. McCracken passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at NHC HealthCare.
She was born March 14, 1942 to Earl Collins and Lela Freeman Collins. Shirley received her education in the schools of Dora and Houston, Missouri. On July 14, 1962, she was married to Paul Driskell. She spent her working years at International Shoe Factory and Wal-Mart. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. Mrs. McCracken was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her three sons, Greg Driskell and wife, Lois, West Plains, Kevin Driskell and wife, Vickie, West Plains and Brad Driskell and wife, Laura, Mountain Home, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Gina Davis and husband, Chris, Amanda Collins and husband, Clayton, Jordan Driskell, Megan Gordon, Annabelle Driskell, Joe Walker and Andrew Dees; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband and one daughter-in-law Denise Driskell, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Foundation or American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
