Carolyn H. Cooper

June 22, 2014

Carolyn H. Cooper, 95, of The Fairfax in Ft. Belvoir, VA and formerly of Ft. Washington, MD passed away Sunday, June 22nd. Born in St. Louis, MO she taught 4th, but most often either 6th or a combination of 5th/6th grade at Fort Washington Elementary School in MD. She earned her master's degree from the University of MD in Early Childhood Education. She wrote for her county newspaper while living in Long Island, NY as well as in Prince George's County in MD. She was also a girl scout leader, fundraiser for the National Symphony Orchestra, and an advocate for underserved populations. Carolyn was a member, and often served as president and other times Secretary-Treasurer, of the League of Women Voters of Prince George's County, MD as well as the League of Women Voters of the National Capital Area. She was also president at times of Zonta International as well as Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Prince George's County, MD where she transformed the literacy council by drawing the nation's attention to the climate of illiteracy in our country. She played tennis, women's golf and was a passionate and highly skilled bridge player achieving the silver life master designation. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years Lt. Col. Stanley Cooper, USAF in 2001. She is survived by a daughter Pamela L. Cooper; a son Douglas A. Cooper; two grandchildren, Spencer Goodfriend; Sophie Lee Cooper; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Bush Cooper. Graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions either to the Literacy Council of Prince George's County, MD or League of Women Voters of Prince George's County. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com