Peggy "Jean" Shuman

We regretfully announce the passing of Peggy Jean Brichacek Shuman of Muskogee, Oklahoma, on May 13, 2025. Jean passed away peacefully at the age of 82 after battling recurrent cancer. Jean was one of the most intelligent, strong-willed, and principled women one could hope to know. She was the first woman in her family to graduate from college, earning her pharmacy degree from the University of Oklahoma. She went on to build a distinguished career in inpatient hospital pharmacy, dedicating more than 30 years to the Veterans Administration. In 1968, while working at one of her first jobs as a pharmacist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Washington, D.C., she met David Shuman. They married in 1969 and later welcomed their only child, Mary Susan. Jean was a lifelong advocate for higher education and financial independence, particularly for women. She was deeply committed to service and lived out her values through years of volunteer work at the Good Shepherd Clinic at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Muskogee, where she served as a pharmacist until her final days. She was predeceased by her husband, David Shuman; and her parents, John and Belle Brichacek. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Mary S. Shuman (Spouse: William E. Lauterbach); grandsons, Adam and Evan Lauterbach; Jean's siblings, John Brichacek (Spouse Carolyn), Jerry Brichacek, (Spouse Debbie) and Joan Corbin (Spouse George); her nephew, Don Brichacek; her nieces, Julie Sherwood, Angela Garlock, Courtney Shar, and Shannon Wilson; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. Jean will be remembered for her brilliant mind, unwavering convictions, sharp wit, and deep love for her family and community. Her volunteer work was grounded in her faith in God and her belief in service to others. A service to honor and celebrate her life will be at 10AM, Friday, May 16, 2025 at St Paul's United Methodist Church in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Interment will be at 12PM, Monday, May 19, 2025 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Drumright, Oklahoma. Please consider a donation in Jean’s name in lieu of flowers to the Good Shepherd Clinic c/o St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 2130 W Okmulgee St, Muskogee, OK, 74401.

Peggy "Jean" Shuman

January 6, 1943 - May 13, 2025