Carolyn Clampet Cooper was born on March 26, 1941 to Collins Colquit Clampet and Ruby Lee Murphy Clampet. She passed away on August 3, 2017 in Pearland, Texas.  Carolyn grew up in Waskom in the 50's, and was the oldest of nine children, therefore, she helped in the raising of her younger siblings.  After graduating from Waskom in 1958, she eventually settled in Marshall.  She married Joseph Lee "Joe" Cooper in San Antonio, Texas, who preceded her in death.  She worked as an Executive Assistant for Alcoa for many years. She loved her animals, reading and most of all she loved her grandkids, and friends and spending time with them.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Scott Cooper and wife, Mindi; grandchildren, Audrey Cooper and Collins Cooper; brothers, Ricky Clampet and wife, Becky, Daniel Clampet and wife, Mickey; sisters, Linda Pappa and husband, Johnny, Betty Williams and husband, Rodney, Penny Lewis and husband, Michael; and sister-in-law, Toni Clampet.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Kevin Anderson; three brothers, James C. "Jay" Clampet, Robert W. Clampet, and Donald R. Clampet.

Pallbearers will be Danny Stough, Steven Green, Lee Hart, Charles McGraw, Jason Heaton, and Stuart Hall. Honorary pallbearers are J.C. Clampet, and Richard "Bubba" Clampet.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.