Ethel Shuman Koplin

Macon, GA- Ethel Shuman Koplin, 87, died peacefully on Thursday. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, April 22 at 12:00 pm at Congregation Sha'arey Israel Cemetery, in the old section of Rose Hill Cemetery, with Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein officiating. Visitation with the family will take place immediately after the funeral at the home of Henry Koplin located at 1158 Jackson Springs Road. The family also will receive guests at the home of Henry Koplin on Monday, April 25th at 6 p.m. She was born December 7, 1928 in Atlanta to the late Joseph and Rochelle Isikoff Shuman. She graduated from Girls High and worked as a secretary in Atlanta until she met and later married a Yellow Jacket from Macon. She is survived by daughter Rhonda, sons Henry, Evan (Marty), and Chip Koplin; grandchildren Amanda, Rachael, Jessica, Alex and Sarah Koplin; sister Corrine Shuman Rousso of Atlanta, Marilyn Shuman Nations (Don) of Panama City, FL , brother-in-law Mark Weinstein of Atlanta, sister-in-law Marian Shuman of Chattanooga and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Myron Koplin, brother Jerome Shuman, sister Barbara Shuman Weinstein and stepmother Rose Shuman. She was a homemaker and a dedicated volunteer at all of her children's schools, including Alexander III, Mark Smith, Lasseter and Stratford Academy. She was a past president of the Sisterhood at Congregation Sha'arey Israel, She loved planning social events at the synagogue and also served as a volunteer and leader with Brownies and Cub Scouts. After her children were grown, she especially enjoyed spending time at the house at Lake Sinclair with Myron, and always looked forward to the annual Thanksgiving lake celebration with her family. She enjoyed fishing, but not cleaning or cooking the fish. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers, especially Mrs. Ruthie Bentley and Rose Sanders, and staff of Harrington House at Carlyle Place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Sha'arey Israel; 611 Plum Street; Macon, 31201, or to Pine Point Hospice; 6261 Peake Rd. Macon, 31210. Hart's Mortuary has charge of arrangements.