Glenda Kay Shasteen

Funeral services for Glenda Kay Shasteen, of Boswell, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 at Boswell Church of Christ.

Glenda Kay Shasteen went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 82. With her loving family at her side, she peacefully passed into the presence of Jesus her Savior.

Glenda was the daughter of Oscar and Vivian Jarrett, born on Aug. 20, 1943 in Arab, Ala.

In addition to being a wonderful homemaker, Glenda lovingly served the elderly in the Boswell area as a home health worker. Because of her kind and compassionate nature, several families sought her out to care for loved ones over the years.

Glenda was a faithful member of several congregations of the Church of Christ all of her life. For many years, she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at the Spring Grove and Callisburg congregations. Glenda loved children, and they loved her. Glenda married John Wesley Shasteen on Dec. 22, 1960 in Gainesville, Texas. They had a loving lifelong marriage of 64 years. Her husband passed away in July of 2024. Glenda was also preceded in death by her parents and four sisters: Norma Jean, Reba Lorrell, Shelba Ruth and Zona Faye, as well as her great-granddaughter.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, John Alan Shasteen and wife; daughter, Kay Slagle and husband and daughter, Matilda McIntyre and husband. Glenda is also survived by eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and so many nephews and nieces.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Boswell.