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Helen C. Rumph

1936 - 2019

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway

Charleston, South Carolina

Helen Rumph Obituary

Helen C. Rumph Charleston - Helen C. Rumph passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Monday, September 30, 2019. The family will receive friends Friday, October 4, 2019 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019 in North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 E. Montague Avenue at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Rumph Family Cemetery, Fisk Road, Givhans, SC. Helen was born on March 4, 1936 in Lexington County, South Carolina, daughter of the late Ansel Crapps and Alice Koon Crapps. She grew up on Lake Murray where she attended Cedar Grove Lutheran Church and Old Lexington Baptist Church. She met her future husband while attending Newberry College. Helen and Kirk eventually moved to Charleston where for 60 years they made a wonderful life together. For 75 years she was an enthusiastic member of the church choir. Her other passions included tennis, bridge club and gardening. She leaves a great emptiness in the lives of her husband, Dr. G. Kirkland Rumph, Sr, their two sons, G. Kirkland Rumph, Jr., (Cynthia) and Dr. Daniel Newton Rumph (Dr. Brooke Bode) and four grandchildren, William, Mary Kate, Lily and Daniel all of Charleston, SC. Memorials may be made to North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2019.

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Scott n Debbie Anderson

October 5, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. Dr Rumph I remember we met your wife a couple times and her smile was so beautiful. Sending prayers for you n your family.

Robert & Patsy Young

October 4, 2019

Kirk, we are so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We have so many fond memories of us and our children many years ago. Boating together, block parties. Tennis matches. Thanks to you & Helen for these memories and for being there.

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Cathy c. Burkett

October 3, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She had a wonderful life and she's singing with the angels now. What a wonderful place to be!!!

Hal Sole

October 3, 2019

So sorry to learn of Helens passing. I found her to be a wonderful lady and a great addition to the NCUNC chancel choir.

Hal Cummins

October 3, 2019

Dr. Rumph, Kirk (Jr), and Dan, I am so sorry for your loss. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Oct

4

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

Oct

5

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

North Charleston United Methodist Church

1125 E. Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC

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J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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