Jean W. Sheffield, age 89, passed away July 12, 2020. She was born August 1, 1930 in Bastrop, Texas to Melvin and Leona (Hoffman) Watson. Jean graduated from Austin High School in 1947. She then attended the University of Texas College of Pharmacy and graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Pharmacy. Jean was quite the trailblazer in her pursuit of education and was one of the first women in the Pharmacy program at the University of Texas. Upon graduation, she worked as a Pharmacist at the University of Texas Student Health Center. In 1955 she married the love of her life, William J. Sheffield. From 1955 to 1977 Jean devoted herself to raising her children and taking care of the home front. In 1977 she returned to her work as a Pharmacist as the Director of Organizational Affairs and Pharmacy Recovery Network with the Texas Pharmacy Association. She was the founder of the Pharmacy Recovery Network in Texas and mentored several other states in starting a Pharmacy Recovery Network. Jean retired in 1997 as the Senior Director of the Pharmacy Recovery Network with the Texas Pharmacy Association. Throughout her career she was very active in various Pharmaceutical organizations and published many articles. Jean was also the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout her career.
Although very accomplished in the world of Pharmacy, Jean’s greatest love was spending time with her family. Jean and William enjoyed traveling the world and she shared this love with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and genuinely loved all animals. After retiring, Jean volunteered at Handcrafts Unlimited in Georgetown for many years.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Leona Watson and her beloved husband, William J. Sheffield. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Lisa Esparza (Henry) of San Antonio, Erin Brett of San Antonio and Bill Sheffield of Austin; grandchildren, Jashua Chavero (Lisa), Sean Brett, Alexandra Alston (Damien) and Jeremy Brett (Amber); great grandchildren, Jaxon Brett, Lennox Alston, Legend Alston and Kingston Chavero; and her faithful companion, Bo.
Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m., Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jean’s memory can be made to your favorite Veteran’s charity or animal rights charity.
From APhA Meeting in San Antonio, 2009
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