Mrs. Carole Jenkins Cooper
Carole Jenkins Cooper, 86, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born February 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Elise Ford Jenkins and Douglass Kiels Jenkins, DDS, and the wife of the late Noble Percival Cooper, DDS.
She was a graduate of Fisk University, where she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After returning to Columbia, she taught at W.A. Perry Middle School and was an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, serving as Lector and Lay Eucharistic Minister. Known for her elegance and warmth, she was a cherished member of The Links, Inc., The Girlfriends, Inc., the National Smart Set, and Jack & Jill of America, Inc. She also served on the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s grant committee.
Mrs. Cooper is survived by her sons, Noble Percival Jr. (Traci) Cooper, Ford Sawyer (Ruby) Cooper, and Martin Douglass (Karen) Cooper; her grandchildren; and a host of relatives and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Memory of Carole Jenkins Cooper to be made to Fisk University. Checks mailed to: Fisk University, Office of Institutional Advancement, 1000 17th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37208. Payable to: Fisk University with “In Memory of Carole Jenkins Cooper” on the Memo line. Online donations may be made at: https://connect.fisk.edu/donation-form-one-time-gift. Indicate in the appropriate field that it is a Memorial Gift in honor of Carole Jenkins Cooper.”
Our condolences go out to the Cooper family on the passing of your love one.
With deepest sympathy to the Cooper family, my prayers are with you all during this difficult time and always!
Our condolences to the Cooper family. Prayers and comfort to you all.
My family and I extend our deepest sympathy to the Cooper family in the home-going of your mother m, and grandmother. May God’s blessings surround you each day as you keep her legacy alive! I can still hear your dad saying she’s shopping for our visit to New York! Then he would ask why, knowing she’s going to shop again in NY! I would say, Dr. Cooper, you wouldn’t have it any other ..she will improve your image! He would chuckle. Now, they are together again rejoicing with the Lord. She loved you and will be missed by all!
My condolences to the Cooper family. I am so sorry to hear the news of your mother’s death. May your beautiful memories of her comfort you in this time of grief.
My condolences to the Cooper family. I am so sorry to hear ot the death of your mother. My your beautiful memories of her be a consolation to you all.
We had the honor of doing Ms. Coopers hair for many years at our salon. Every week I looked forward to her smiling face and it was an honor to help her feel a little better even if it was just hair and time spent together. She will be so very missed but there is so much comfort knowing she’s happy and healthy in Heaven. Sending lots of prayers and love to the family! We love you Ms. Carole! until we meet again<3
To the Cooper family. I so sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🙏
Mrs. Cooper was a sweet lady. I have known the family since 1986 and my Aunt Elizabeth Merkerson family known Mr. Mrs. Cooper longer. Prayers and comfort to you all. 🧡
To the Cooper family, we send love, light and prayers for peace in this time of transition. Your parents were friends of my parents for many, many years. We stand with you in prayer as your matriarch has taken her rest. 🙏🏽
Destinee S and Thomasina C Means
I am sorry for your family’s loss and offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences, (from the West Coast) to my friends Drs. Noble and Traci Young-Cooper. I join others in prayer for your strength and peace. May the memories of shared experiences comfort you all. Very Respectfully,
I am sorry for your family’s loss and offer my sincere and heartfelt condolences, (from the West Coast) to my friends Drs. Noble and Traci Young-Cooper. I join others in prayer for your strength and peace. May the memories of shared experiences comfort you all. Very Respectfully,
Sincere love and prayers to the Cooper and Young families.A beaautiful classmate who will truly be missed.Her legacy will remain throughout time.God bless each of you and remember he has his arms around you.
To the Cooper and Jenkins Families: Please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you as you weather this storm of loss. She will be missed. She leaves a very rich legacy which you can treasure for generations to come. Take care of one another. God is with you always.
Condolences to thr Cooper family On the loss of your mother.
Audrey and Oliver Smith
For Our Ford Family,
Condolences for Lady Carole Cooper!
I just heard when I arrived in DC of your great loss. I have been inundated with United Nations engagements this week. Please forgive me for my lateness in expressing my LOVE and Admiration for your mother who was a phenomenal woman with a quiet power.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Ford Cooper and the entire family on the passing of Lady Carole Cooper, a woman of exceptional class, intellect, and beauty. Her legacy of love, passion, compassion, and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
May the family find comfort in the memories of her remarkable life, and may her spirit continue to inspire and guide them in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Ford Cooper, his family, and all those who loved and admired Lady Carole.
May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
May those she raised and still here, carry her name with dignity, contributing to the legacy she has created for a life well lived.
Blessings, favor, and a whole lot of love,
LMarilyn Crawford & the Entire Crawford Family Ellen, Dianne, Barbara, Dorsena & all of us…
Bravo to my DELTA SOROR!
For Our Ford Family,
Condolences for Lady Carole Cooper!
I just heard when I arrived in DC of your great loss. I have been inundated with United Nations engagements this week. Please forgive me for my lateness in expressing my LOVE and Admiration for your mother who was a phenomenal woman with a quiet power.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Ford Cooper and the entire family on the passing of Lady Carole Cooper, a woman of exceptional class, intellect, and beauty. Her legacy of love, passion, compassion, and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
May the family find comfort in the memories of her remarkable life, and may her spirit continue to inspire and guide them in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Ford Cooper, his family, and all those who loved and admired Lady Carole.
May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
May those she raised and still here, carry her name with dignity, contributing to the legacy she has created for a life well lived.
Blessings, favor, and a whole lot of love,
LMarilyn Crawford & the Entire Crawford Family Ellen, Dianne, Barbara, Dorsena & all of us…
Bravo to my DELTA SOROR!
My deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.
To the Cooper Family, our sincere condolences and sympathies in the loss of your mother. May the blessing of her life to you live always in your hearts. May God’s peace comfort, sustain, and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Michael and Gloria Addison and family
My sincerest condolences to Noble, Jr. and the Cooper family. I pray that your love for Carol, and the grace of God will bring you comfort and give you peace. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Elaine Clarkson
Drs. Cooper, may you find comfort in the Lord and each other. Our prayers are with your family during this time and at all times.
My condolences to the Family. Thank you Mrs. Cooper for your guidance, support, love and prayers that you bestowed upon your oldest grandchild, Robert. May your soul rest in peace,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs Cooper. She was an incredible mentor and had a profound impact on my education. My condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. May her impeccable legacy continue to inspire generations to come. Former W.A.Perry Student, and US Army Retired Colonel Garrick
To the Cooper Family,
We will deeply miss our dear friend and neighbor, Mrs. Carole Cooper. May her family find comfort in knowing her spirit will always remain with them. God bless and keep you in His care.
To the Copper Family,
Your Mother will be greatly missed. May you be comforted by your many memories of her and with her.
I’m deeply saddened by the lost of my childhood friend, Carol. She was such a kind and lovely person. Heaven is gaining another Angel. We extend our condolences and prayers to the Cooper family.
To the Cooper Family,
With heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. Her legacy of grace, strength, and love will live on through each of you. May treasured memories bring you comfort, and may God’s mercy surround you during this time of sorrow.
Nobel, Ford, and Martin, I was so saddened to hear about Mrs. Coopers passing. She was a kind, loving, and truly beautiful person inside and out. I’ve known her all of my life, and she always carried such warmth and grace.
Even after my parents passed, staying in touch with her through phone calls, letters, and the times I got to see her was such a gift. Her words always brought comfort, and her presence reminded me of the goodness and strength of the generation that raised us.
She will be deeply missed, and I’m so grateful to have known her. You had a wonderful mother, and I hope you can find peace in all the love she gave and the lives she touched.
Please know I’m praying for you all and your families during this time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Jamella Brown Jaglal and the family of the Late Dr. and Mrs. James E. Brown
Charleston, SC
Extending our deepest sympathy to Noble and his family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort all of you during this difficult time.
Dr.Cooper.Im sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences to the family
Dr Cooper.Losing a mother is very hard just take it one day at a time.God will be there right by your side.Family just keep your hand in master hand and always be there for one another.Family always remember Psalm 121:I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh your help . Family always remember all of your help cometh from the Lord
Dr. Cooper & Family,
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you as you remember your mother.”
To my friend Carol.one of sweetest persons I know! Words cannot express how I feel! So long my sister and confidont! I hope we will meet again! Love, 💕 Gimise
Our sincerest condolences to the Cooper family. May your mom rest in peace. Celebrate her life and be comforted by her love and your wonderful memories. Our thoughts are with you.
Our sincere condolences to the family during this time.Noble Jr I know you will miss her special lunchtime meals.May your Mom rest in peace
Dr Cooper I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 God bless the family
My sincere condolences to the Cooper family during this time of of bereavement. May the comfort and peace of our Living God be with you.
We extend our sincere condolences to the Cooper family on the loss of your mother. May God continue to comfort you all during this difficult time. May she rest in peace with your dear father and her beloved husband, Dr. Noble Cooper, Sr.
My sincere condolences to Dr. Cooper and his entire family on the loss of your dear mother. A beautiful woman inside and out. May God continue to comfort you all during these difficult days and may she Rest in Paradise with your dear father, Dr. Cooper, Sr.
My condolences bro the Cooper family. I have know them since I was 5 years old and started going to Cooper, Sr. I am still a patient of the practice. Mrs. Cooper was such a sweet person and will be missed. Rest in peace.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My condolences to the Cooper family. Mrs. Cooper was such a sweet person and had a given spirit. Columbia was blessed to Dr and Mrs. Cooper for all they did for the Columbia community. Rest in peace sweet Mrs. Cooper🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Old Columbia will not be the same w/o the incomparable Mrs. Carole J. Cooper, she was the epitome of grace & elegance. Her encouragement & kindness will never be forgotten. She shall always be remembered with love.
Mrs Cooper was such a lovely person. Everyone is our community who has known her for many years will miss her dearly. Please accept our deepest condolences. May God give you comfort at this hard time. Sincerely, Charles and Pennye Hamilton.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Carole a truly beautiful and kind soul, inside and out. Her tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to the Auxilliary of the Palmetto, Medical, Pharmaceutical Association made a lasting impact that will never be forgotten.
Carole was not only an important part of the auxiliary but a wonderful friend to all of us and brought lite when she entered a room. We will miss her caring for us and loving us . We will honor her memory always.
Condolences to the family. We are here for you as your family has been for all of us. Praying for you all .
The Cooper Family has my deepest condolences. Mrs. Cooper was just a graceful person. Always a joy to see and speak with. I am praying for her soul and for the family’s strength. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
We extend our condolences to the Cooper family and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you honor and mourn the passing of Mrs. Carole Jenkins Cooper. An amazing and impactful soul that spent her life serving and uplifting others.
I extend my deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. Carol was a woman of grace and elegance whose presence left a lasting impact on everyone she met. She had a way of making me feel truly special and loved, and I will always cherish the kindness and warmth she shared so generously.
Please know that her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. I pray that you find comfort in the love she gave so freely and the legacy of beauty and strength she leaves behind.
With love and sympathy,
Karen Alexander-Banks
My condolences to the entire Cooper family. I pray God showers you with His peace and comfort.
Louis and I were saddened to hear of the loss of Carol. She and Noble Sr. were among the first people we met upon our move to South Carolina. They were always warm and welcoming. Carol was a dedicated member of the State Medical Auxiliary and was beloved by her Link sisters. She and her spirit of peace and friendship will be sorely missed.
To the Cooper Family,
Keeping the Cooper Family in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Cooper touched so many with her kindness and love for others.
May God be with you as you travel this difficult road ahead.
Dr. Cooper, I’m so sorry about the loss of your mom. Prayers and condolences to you and your family.
My prayers and condolences to the Cooper family . My God’s strength carry and comfort you .
To Dr. Noble Cooper Jr and Family
Our prayers are with you and your family.
I’ve known the family for years. Mrs. Cooper always was a very sweet lovable person. The most beautiful person anyone would Love. Sorry, to hear she passed.
May God continue to give the family Peace, and strength .🙏
Dr. Cooper and family.
May cherished memories of your beautiful mother remain etched in your hearts. May her transitioning and your bereavement be made easier with your faith in God.
Just know that others really care.
Donna R. Harris and family of Lugoff, SC.
We are sadden by the news of Ms Carole’s passing. The Cooper’s have been a part of our family for a very long time. Both of our parents attended school with Dr. N. Cooper Sr. They were very good friends. Dr Cooper was the last one to visit my dad before his passing. Fond memories as a 3rd grader, Dr. Cooper or his nurse would cross the street to Saint Martin to pick us up for dental visits. That was more than 65 years ago. We loved your family and we all loved you too, Ms Carole! On behalf of the Jenkins Family and our parents, Cora Priester Jenkins and Sylvester Jenkins. We pray God will bless the Cooper family and keep you in his care.
Denise J Mitchell and Sylvia L. Jenkins.
On behalf of the members of St.Luke’s Episcopal Church we extend our condolences to the family of Mrs. Carole J. Cooper.Mrs. Cooper was a faithful life long member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. We will miss her and we are praying for her family.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Cooper. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🙏
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Cooper. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Cooper.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
Dr. Cooper and Tracy,
There aren’t enough words to express the loss of your mother. May God grant you peace and strength in the days ahead as you cherish her memory
Dr. Cooper,
I so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. I have known your family for a long time and I must say that y’all are the most loving and caring family I have ever met.. RIP Mrs.Cooper. I also wanted you to know Dr. Cooper you have been a great son during your mother sickness and before. I will be praying for you and your family. May God bless you all.🙏😇❤️
Carole and I have been loving friends since we were about 6 years old. I’ll never forget the time she was visiting me on Pinehurst Road and we were playing in my playhouse and decided to make it smell nice. To my mother, Elise’s horror, we emptied her Chanel 5 and cobalt blue Evening in Paris bottles of perfume in it!
We have so many memories together. Letters from college planning our June 1960 weddings two weeks apart so we could be each other’s bridesmaids. Becoming “boy moms” Bill and I spending our mutual 25th wedding anniversaries at Noble and Carole’s family home at Atlantic Beach and planning for our 50th.
And though we live coasts apart, always celebrating birthdays and anniversaries and having our serous talks and being there for each other through, illness, heartbreak, triumphs and celebrations.
Carole was love and she will live on in my heart forever.
I will miss you.
Thinking of you all.
🕊 Deepest sympathy and condolences 🙏🏿
My sincere condolences to the Cooper Family. I enjoyed every moment I spent with Mrs. Cooper the long talks and our weekly shopping trips. I will definitely miss my holiday and birthday calls. You will be missed.
Stay Encouraged to the Family 🙏🏾
My sincere condolences to the Cooper family. My parents lived in Waverly and were friends of Rev. and Mrs. Jenkins. I attended the wedding of Dr. Cooper and Carole with my parents. If I recall I think I was about 13 years old at the time.
Dr. Cooper,
May the love of your mother continue to guide and comfort you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dr. Cooper,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. We just talked about her. She was a sweet and caring woman. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I pray for strength and peace.
Please accept my sincerest and heartfelt condolences to The Cooper’s during this difficult time. Special prayers of Peace, Strength and Comfort.
I have been a neighbor of Mrs Cooper all my life her husband was my dentist for years. Her son Noble is my family’s dentist. You will never meet such kind and generous people. Rip