Freddie Mae Shasteen

Freddie Mae Shasteen, 88, of Gainesville, TX, passed away January 8, 2022 in Gainesville.

Freddie was born on March 13, 1933, the third of four little girls, to Fred and Myrtle Whisenant in Whitesboro, Texas.  Her daddy was ready to have a namesake when Freddie was born.  They named her Freddie but Daddy called her Scooter.  At a very young age, she met the love of her life, Eugene Shasteen.  They were married October 4, 1951 and worked together raising six children, including a set of twins, in the ensuing years.  Freddie and Eugene lived in Rhode Island and California while he was in the Navy.  Freddie pursued an Education degree at NTSU while raising her young children.  Times were hard, but she and Eugene worked together so she could get her degree.  Teaching Art, Math and Special Education in Albuquerque and Moriarty, New Mexico, and Woodbine and Gainesville, Texas, was a career she enjoyed.  Eugene and the children always came first and she loved her whole family dearly.

Traveling across the country to see family was always important.  Her hobbies included sewing for the family, quilting, and time spent in the large garden, with Eugene, at the farm. Fresh vegetables were always at the dinner table along with homemade cornbread for anyone who showed up at mealtime.  She was always a very pleasant lady.  Freddie had a very special bond with her husband, Eugene, that was noticeable to everyone.  They would frequently dance in the kitchen.  Every Christmas she would make and deliver the best velvety fudge for friends and family.

Survivors include: children: Deborah and Bill Sullivant, David and Juanita Shasteen, Marsha Shasteen and Dennis Martinez, Art and Camilla Shasteen, Brad Shasteen and Dorene Chartier; sister, Lula Johnson; grandchildren: Katherine, Justin, Derek, Kyle, Stephanie, Sam, Freddy, Daniel, Emma, Kate, Amy, Brent, Paige, and several great-grandchildren.

Freddie was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Eugene Shasteen; daughter, Glenda Jones; grandson, Ben Sullivant; parents Fred and Myrtle Whisenant; and sisters: Frances Louthan and Joy Pryor.

Mrs. Shasteen will lie in repose at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  She will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery following private services.