Jean (Harvey) Shuman

 Jean Reid Shuman
             4/17/36 - 1/25/23

Jean “Gaboo” Reid Shuman passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 25th, at the age of 86. Jean was born in Montclair, New Jersey, the only child of Fred and Jessie Reid Harvey. The family relocated to Miami, FL in 1946, where Jean lived for over 40 years. In 1954 she married Vernon Ray Shuman at Highland Park Baptist Church, and together they raised 3 daughters in Hialeah, where the family were active members of North Hialeah Baptist Church.

In 1990, the couple built a dream home in the mountains near Cashiers, NC, where Jean resided for 16 years after her husband’s unexpected death in 1991. She was a member of Cashiers Baptist Church, and seasonal employee at the Cornucopia Restaurant. Jean spent the final years of her life in Florida with family, living in Gainesville and Oviedo.

Over the years, Jean worked in a number of restaurants and schools, working late into her 70s. She enjoyed traveling, taking numerous cross-country road trips, visiting dozens of national parks, all 50 states, Mexico and Canada. She loved animals, traveling to wildlife sanctuaries around the country, and even trekking to northern Manitoba to see Polar Bears in the wild at the age of 72.

Most of all, Jean loved spending time with her family. Known as “Gaboo” to her 5 grandchildren, and countless family friends, she was a beloved fixture at holidays, celebrations, and every day life, attending sporting events, and volunteering at schools and churches.

Gaboo is remembered as the most kind, caring and loving matriarch, the best gift giver, and the most thoughtful greeting card sender. She was fiercely independent, an example of selflessness and compassion, and loved by all.

Gaboo is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Vernon, and beloved son-in-law Ken Wilson. She is survived by daughters Jean Wilson, Terri Shuman, and Debbie Browning; grandchildren Rachelle, Kendra, Jason, Janet, Jeremy, Amber, and Jenna; great-grandson Lincoln, and a second great-grandchild due to be born in June.

Graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, Feb. 4th, in Cashiers, NC a the Upper Zachary Cemetery.

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