Mary Louise Shehane age 84 of Watertown died Monday morning, June 30, 2025 at her residence. Born Jan. 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lillie Myrtle Weaver Owen and was preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Ray Gaddes in 1981, her late husband, Isaac Turney Shehane in 2013; sons, Ernie Gaddes in 2007 and Jackie Gaddes in 2023 and sisters, Joyce Martin and Roberta Gaddes.

Louise was retired from Robertshaw and was a member of Jesus Loves You Tabernacle Church.

She is survived by her children, Debbie (Charles) Martin of Watertown, Bobbie Hale of Alexandria, Brenda (Paul) Dorris of Watertown; daughter-in-law, Melba Gaddes of Watertown; grandchildren, Christy (Ernest) Dillard, Kim (Shane) Matheny, Heather (Cale)Cripps, Chuck (Dora) Martin, Michael (Glenna) Dorris, Valerie Dorris, Steven (Sarah) Gaddes, Phillip (Amanda) Gaddes, Kayla (Miguel) Martinez, Holly Gaddes, Chad (Tabitha) Hale, Amanda (Jeff) Blair; 32 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Hunter Funeral Home with Steven Gaddes officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday  from 10 a.m. till service time.  Pallbearers, Michael Dorris, Colton Gaddes, Miguel Martinez, Chad Hale, Chuck Martin, Gavon Fakes. Interment will follow at Jones Hill Cemetery.

We are deeply grateful to daughter, Brenda Dorris and daughter-in-law, Melba Gaddes for the unwavering support and care shown over the last 6 years. We express our heart felt appreciation to the hospice team at Alive Hospice, Dr. Jody Smith and nurse Peter for their guidance and support during this difficult time.