Lynn Shuman Dexter peacefully departed this life at Beebe Hospital on February 10, 2026. She was 78.
Lynn was born July 28, 1947, to the late Paul and Sylvia Swartley Shuman. She began her professional career as a teacher, instilling knowledge and values in her students. Her career transitioned into homemaking, nurturing and raising her two children, Jennifer Diep and Jason Dexter. She took immense pride in being a devoted mother, always placing her family’s welfare above all else and setting a wonderful example for Jason to find a similar spirit in his wife, Heather.
Her love extended to her grandchildren, Alice, Sylvia, Charles, Titus, Priscilla and Philemon Dexter, who were a source of great joy throughout her life.
Lynn was a founding member of Eagle’s Nest Fellowship Church in Milton. Her faith in Christ was central to her life and she actively participated in the church community, sharing her beautiful voice by singing in the choir. Her hobbies included gardening, where she enjoyed growing flowers, plants and food, showcasing her nurturing spirit in both her personal life and her connection to nature.
Lynn will be remembered by her loving husband, Stephen Dexter, with whom she shared more than 50 years of marriage. She is also survived by her brother, Leigh Shuman and his wife Kathleen, niece Susanna Wieborg and nephew Thomas Shuman.
She was preceded in death by her parents who she was very close with. Their guidance, faith and love shaped the remarkable person she became.
A memorial service will be held at Eagle’s Nest Fellowship Chruch on February 21 starting at 3 PM. The family invites all who knew Lynn to join them in celebrating her life, her faith and cherished memories of her.
Lynn’s legacy of kindness, faith and family devotion will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her. Her life was a rich legacy filled with love, compassion and dedication.
