Shirley N. Chastain, age 80, of Sevierville, TN went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was a Mom and Nonna to every child she met, raising 11 children and a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She provided a home for all strays, both four legged and two legged. She loved to keep herself physically active by gardening and having beautiful flower beds and keeping her mind sharp by reading, especially romance novels. Shirley will be remembered as being her families "Rock" and everlasting shoulder. She was fierce with a gentle soul and was steadfast, loyal, selfless and giving. She was home for us and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Dora Nix; husband, James L. Chastain; children, Rick Chastain and Kimberly Chastain and brother, Dale Nix.
Shirley is survived by her partner in crime, Lisa Ramsey; children, Sharon Chastain, Tammy Moseley (Carey), Sharmon Ensley (Jeff), Lori Berry (Drew), Doug Chastain (Trina), Kenny Chastain (Trista), Amanda Messina (Michael), Julia Christ (Dylan), Natosha Guerrero (Alberto), Ron Martin; sisters, Glenda Moss, Thyra Chapman; grandchildren, Joshua, Casey, Samuel, Nicole, Christopher, Chelsea, Ashley, Sammi Jo, Sydney, Danny, Brianne, Jordan, Natalie, Adrianna, Dixie, Hunter, Gracie, Zoey, RJ, Lilli, Brandt, Manny, Gael, Diego, Blakely, Briley and many great grandchildren.
A Gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, the 19th of March, 2021, from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, the 20th of March, 2021 at 11:00am in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with a procession to follow to
Mt. Olive Cemetery. Rev. Glen Ramsey officiating. The family invites friends to share fond memories and sign the online guestbook at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
