Freida Mae Howell, 80, of Lusby, MD died on December 13, 2012 at MedStar Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Born March 1, 1932 in Pulaski, VA, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Wade Largen and Edith Worrell.

Freida loved to spend time with her family. She was always willing to sit and listen and never passed judgment. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers.

She is survived by her children, Sharon M. Morgan (James) of Mechanicsville, MD, Lily Mae Grabis (Glenn) of Mechanicsville, MD, Mary E. McDermott (George) of Lusby, MD, Deborah C. Wood of Mechanicsville, MD, John Wesley Howell, Jr. of Abell, MD, Ronnie L. Howell, Sr., of Colton's Point, MD, Joseph M. Howell, Sr. of Compton, MD, David W. Howell of Dameron, MD and Benjamin M. Howell (Sandy) of Colonial Beach, VA; her sister, Marie Howe of Brandywine, MD; her brother, Harry Largen of Warrenton, NC; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and her friend of 45 years, Elsie Quesenberry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Howell, Sr; and her siblings, Frank Largen, Sheldon Largen, Mary Largen, Margie Largen, Donald Largen and Ted Largen

Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. by Reverend James Cucuzza. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Grabis, Gerald A. Wood, David McDermott, Jason Wood, Glenn Grabis, Jr., Jonathan Lyon and Jerry Howell.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.