Carolyn Woods Koppenberger

Carolyn Beverly Woods Koppenberger, age 86, passed peacefully Thursday October 15, 2015, at her home in Jacksonville. Carolyn, originally from Bangor Maine, moved to Jacksonville in 1963. She was an avid Bridge player, active member at CrossRoad United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, accomplished pianist, and the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 52 years, Peter Koppenberger Jr. They were founders and owners of Jacksonville’s favorite hot dog restaurant, The Orange Tree. We take comfort in knowing that as they did in life, they are dancing together in Heaven.

Carolyn is survived by daughter, Ann Roeber and her husband Frank, of Jacksonville; son, Karl Koppenberger of Jacksonville, son, Fritz Koppenberger and his wife Karen of Houston, Texas, son, Jim Koppenberger and his wife Josie of Jacksonville; and daughter, Julie K. Mitchell and her husband Stephen of Houston, Texas; her 8 grandchildren, Amy Emling and her husband Shawn, Brooke Koppeberger, Peter Kyle Koppenberger and fiancé Amber Alder, Jaclyn Taylor and her husband Jackson, Ashley Zumberge and husband Alex, Krista Koppenberger, Iles Mitchell, and Justin Koppenberger; and 2 great-grandchildren, Rachel Emling and Jack Emling.

Memorial services will be held at her church, CrossRoad United Methodist Church, 10005 Gate Parkway N, Jacksonville, FL 32246 on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 1:30 PM. The Family will receive visitors at the church before the service. You may honor Carolyn by making a donation in her name to:

Community Hospice of North East Florida https://support.communityhospice.com/donate.

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HARDAGE-GIDDENS, THE OAKLAWN CHAPEL, 4801 San Jose Blvd is serving the family.