Callie Washburn Cool

Callie W. Cool
Clemson

Callie Washburn Cool, 93, widow of Dr. Bingham M. "Bing" Cool, died Saturday, November 16, after a brief illness.

Born in Starkville, MS, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Brown and Callie Arnold Washburn. She graduated from Louisiana State University, and was married a short time later.

For most of her married life she lived in college towns and enjoyed the variety of people and activities. She moved to Clemson in 1958, where her husband was a professor in the Department of Forestry for 31 years. She taught in the Episcopal Day School kindergarten, and subsequently worked as a secretary in the Principal's Office at D.W. Daniel High. She met many young students, and was always delighted to encounter them later on. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson.

She is survived by daughters Davy Hammatt of Clemson, Elizabeth Stuver (Thomas) of Rifle, CO, and Rachel Rowe (Chesley) of Clemson (in China, temporarily); grandchildren Heather Modzelewski (Neil), Rebecca Bradley (Bill), Cameron Stuver Moody (Greg), Mark Stuver, Callie Marsh (Abe), Taylor Rowe (Brittany); and six great-grandchildren.

The family would like to recognize the loving assistance of our friend, Tywanda King; thecompassionate and supportive care of Interim Hospice; and the friendly, caring, and competent staff of Sterling House, where Mother has lived for the past five years. The care she received from all these sources eased her final days for her and for us. We are grateful beyond words.

There will be a graveside committal service Saturday, December 28, at 10:30 AM at Cemetery Hill, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church; the family will receive friends in the Parish Hall immediately following the service.

Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, to Interim Hospice, or to Clemson University Foundation for The Bingham M. Cool Endowment for Forestry Student Support.