Carolyn Rumph Koopman Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Carolyn Rumph Koopman of Charleston, South Carolina. Carolyn, born on August 5, 1924, passed away on August 11, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn Rumph Koopman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Augustus Eden Rumph; her husband William Elias Koopman, Sr.; her mother Ada Victoria Seigler Rumph; her siblings, William Augustus Rumph, Wilson Pershing Rumph, David Livingston Rumph, Alif Rumph Rustin and Lillian Rumph Woodall; and her daughter-in-law Carol Mead Koopman.
She is survived by: her children, William E. Koopman, Jr. and Carol Koopman Sudyk (Bill); her grandchildren, Candice Koopman Lapham, Julie Sudyk Kroeger (Billy), Barbara Koopman, Michael Sudyk (Ginny) and Kimmie Koopman Durham (Jon); and her great grandchildren, Allie Lockman, Sami Durham, Ada Durham, Lindsey Browder, Elias Durham, Katie Kroeger, Mac Sudyk and Hattie Rose Sudyk. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions made to First Baptist Church of Charleston Music Ministry or First Baptist School of Charleston in memory of Carolyn Koopman, honoring her lifelong love for her church and her dedication to the children and families she served throughout her life.
