Robbie Christine (Morgan) Gastineau
Robbie Christine (Morgan) Gastineau, 87, of Pea Ridge died Oct. 16, 2020. She was born Nov. 20, 1932, in Garfield , Ark., to Chris and Hazel Morgan.
She grew up in Washburn, Mo., until she graduated high school. She then moved to Wichita, Kan. She met the love of her life, Avaon Gastineau, in Wichita and they were united in marriage March 18, 1958. Robbie worked at a pharmaceutical company and Avaon was in the Navy when their first two children were born. Robbie and Avaon had four children whom she loved immensely, Jack, Jim, Elaine and Marla. After the children were born, Robbie and Avaon decided to move back to Pea Ridge to build their life together since they were both from the area.
Robbie was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ in Washburn, Mo., and Pea Ridge, Ark. She worked at Emerson Electric where she retired after 25 years of service. Robbie loved her flowers, she always had a green thumb and had the best of luck at growing anything. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and reading. She was a member of the Granny’s Quilts of Love, a non-profit foundation that donated quilts to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. She also enjoyed painting and ceramics and has a lot of pottery and artwork around her home showing her talents.
Robbie was a fighter, she had suffered and overcome cancer twice, and other health issues during her lifetime, but never let them get the best of her. She was a courageous Christian woman who knew God would always see her through the tough times.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chris and Hazel Morgan; one brother, Bennie Joe Morgan; husband, Avaon Gastineau; brothers-in-law, Wayne Laughlin and Allen Gastineau (brothers to Avaon); sister-in-law, Pansy Gastineau; and mother-inlaw, Geneva Gastineau.
Survivors are four children, Jack Gastineau and Jim Gastineau (wife Nickie), all of Pea Ridge, Elaine Gastineau (Rusty Beeson) of Rogers, and Marla Gastineau (Deogee and Nina) of Pea Ridge; grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, whom she loved to pieces and they made her world brighter, Wesley Gastineau (wife Kathy) of Pea Ridge, Trevor Warren (fiance Maddie Zimmerman) Lincoln, Neb., Valerie German of Bentonville; great-grandchildren, Alissa Gastineau, daughter of Wesley, Jake and Michael (stepsons of Wesley) , Joseph Warren, son of Trevor Warren, Remington George (brother to Joseph Warren), Rebekah Elster (mother of Joseph and Remington). She is survived by two sisters, Norma Windes (Bob) and Linda Swindle (Weldon) both of Washburn, Missouri; Beulah Prophet (sister-in-law) of Pea Ridge; Arlene Morgan (sister-in-law), and by many neices and nephews who she loved dearly.
The family would like to extend a special thank you and appreciation to Tammy Warren (aunt to Trevor and sister-in-law to Elaine) who has helped out with our family and loved her Grams so deeply, and her given her care for the last eight years. We would also like to acknowledge Debbie Steenblock for her true love and friendship she gave to Mom during her six years as caregiver. Rachael Sherry who was her caregiver for two and a half years. Jamestown Nursing Facility to all of the nurses and CNAs who took such great care of her and went above and beyond for her needs. Also, her wound care nurse, Ruth, who took such great care of her during her final days. Lastly, Circle of Life Hospice for their continued care and support, and her nurse Sarah for her empathy and diligent care.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the church.
Service is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Church of Christ , 922 N. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge, Ark.
Burial will be in Hickman Cemetery in Washburn, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, her wishes were to donate to the Pea Ridge Church of Christ for ministry work or Circle of Life Hospice.
Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge.
Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.