Carolyn Mcshan

On November 12, 2017, the family and many friends of Carolyn Ann McCullough McShan mourned her passing after a brief illness. Carolyn was born on February 10, 1947 in Longview, Texas to James Elbert and Mildred Nell McCullough. She graduated from Longview High School in 1965 and attended Baylor University, graduating with degrees in Music and Music Education. She then attended Westminster Choir College and Rice University, earning a Masters of Music degree in 1986. Carolyn was active as a professional musician for many years in Houston and Oklahoma City, providing leadership in a number of churches as well as teaching music in public schools and voice at several colleges in both cities. She later became certified to teach English as a Second Language and taught English to adults through Even Start of Oklahoma. She is survived by William Michael McShan, her husband of 42 years; her daughter, Katharine and son-in-law Thad Danner of Olympia, WA; brother, William D. and sister-in-law Karinne McCullough of Houston; and uncle Johnny and aunt Betty McCracken of Hallsville, TX. A memorial service will be at First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City on Friday, November 17, at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chancel Choir of the First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City, the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma, or the charity of your choice.