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Obituary: Longtime Pensacola Business Owner Kuman Shin Passes Away at Age 73
Kuman Shin, 73, passed away on August 2, 2026. She was born in South Korea in 1953, but spent the majority of her life in the United States.She moved to the United States in her youth and had the opportunities…
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- Longtime Pensacola resident Kuman Shin, owner of Kay Fashions for over two decades, passed away on August 2, 2026, at age 73.
- Born in South Korea, Shin was a dedicated local entrepreneur, church member, and adoptive mother to her great-nephew and great-niece.
- The family suggests memorial donations be directed to local animal welfare groups or a charity of choice.
Kuman Shin, a longtime Pensacola resident and well-known local entrepreneur, passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 73.
According to an announcement published by Waters & Hibbert Funeral Home, Shin was born in South Korea in 1953 before immigrating to the United States in her youth. After traveling internationally to destinations including Germany and Mexico, she established her roots in Escambia County.
Decades of Community Entrepreneurship and Family Care
Once settled in Pensacola, Shin embarked on several commercial ventures. Most notably, she owned and operated Kay Fashions, a local retail establishment that served the Pensacola community for more than 20 years.
In 2005, Shin expanded her home to adopt her great-nephew, David, and great-niece, Elizabeth, providing them with support and opportunities to thrive. Neighbors and friends recalled her welcoming spirit, frequent hospitality, and dedication to her church. Outside of work and family life, Shin was an avid gardener, cooked traditional Korean dishes, enjoyed ocean cruises, and regularly cared for local stray animals.
Survivors and Memorial Contributions
Shin is survived by her children, nephews, an older sister, and extended family members residing in South Korea, as well as many friends and fellow church members throughout the Pensacola area.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to an animal welfare organization or a charitable cause of choice.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting originally published by Waters & Hibbert Funeral Home (Pensacola). Read the original story.
