Dianne B. Shuman

Mrs. Patricia Dianne Bazzle Shuman, 79, widow of James Irvin Shuman, Sr. and resident of Old Salkehatchie Road near Early Branch, died early Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, at Trident Medical Center after an extended illness.

Mrs. Shuman was born April 4, 1947, in Walterboro, SC and was the daughter of the late Earl Murphy Bazzle and the late Frances Marian Hiott Bazzle. She worked in various capacities throughout her life but was most importantly a homemaker. Mrs. Shuman enjoyed fishing and was a devoted wife, mother, and church member.

She was a dedicated member of the New Life in Christ Community Church in Early Branch, where she was active in many church activities and supported the church any way she could.

Surviving is her son, Jim Shuman of North Charleston; her daughter, Wanda Shuman Ahl and her husband Gene of Walterboro; her grandchildren: James Kirkland, William Kirkland, and Kyndall Grace “Gracie” Shuman, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her church family, which she viewed as her own, as well as several other extended relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and her husband, James Irvin Shuman, Sr., Mrs. Shuman was predeceased by a son, James Irvin Shuman, Jr.; a sister, Linda Frances Bazzle, and a brother, Arnold Murphy Bazzle, Sr.

Funeral Services will be 11 AM Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in the New Life in Christ Community Bible Church, located at 2340 Mt. Olive Road, Early Branch, SC 29916, conducted by Rev. Allen Cook with burial following in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10 AM Tuesday in the church sanctuary lasting until the hour of the service.

The family suggests that those who wish send memorials to the New Life in Christ Community Bible Church, 2340 Mt. Olive Road, Early Branch, SC 29916.

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home is assisting the Shuman family during this time.