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Mrs. Dorothy Sample Rummans

  • January 19, 1922 - January 10, 2012
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“Jim joins me in extending our heartfelt thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy at this time of sadness. I played bridge with Dot while living in...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Wendy Carlson - Columbia, SC

“Fred, We are very sorry about the loss of your mother. We are thinking of you and your family. Gale and Gail ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Gale Williams - Hilton Head, SC

“Dot was a truly beautiful person with a smile that brightened the day of all those with whom she came into contact. She will be missed by many in the...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Elizabeth Joiner - Columbia, SC

“I will always remember that warm, open smile and that deeply caring heart. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Betsy Siemers - Columbia, SC

“A very special lady to our family. We loved her so much. We will miss her stoping by to see Clara Nell. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. ...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Clara Nell Taylor & Family - SC

“Not just a lovely lady, but a fun one, too! She was a dearly loved friend and I have thought of her so often since we moved away from Columbia. Our...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Laura & Ted Moore - Wooster, OH

“I knew Ms. Dot through our Sunday School class at North Trenholm. She was such a loving person with a great smile! I will miss her. ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Karen Bryant - Columbia, SC

“I have the sweetest memories of one of my favorite teachers from Satchelford. I join you in the celebration of her life. Bonnie deMontmollin Boland ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Bonnie deMontmollin Boland - SC

“On behalf of the staff of Dunbar Funeral Home, I extend deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Dorothy S. Rummans. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Jessica P. Kline


Memorial service for Dorothy Sample Rummans, 89, will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Rummans died Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Born on January 19, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Floride Harden Sample. She grew up in the Melrose Heights/Shandon area of Columbia and graduated from Columbia High School. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a M.A. degree in Education beginning a lifelong career in education. During WWII, Dot taught several combined grade classes at Dentsville School while living with her parents in the Arcadia Lakes section of Columbia. Her late husband, Mack Rummans, was serving in India during this time. Her educational career spanned over 40 years and ranged from co-founding one of the first pre-school programs in Columbia at North Trenholm Baptist Church to later assuming the Directorship of the Orthopaedic School in Columbia. Most of her students will remember her during the many years she taught at Satchel Ford Road Elementary in Richland One School District. Dot was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, honorary sorority for women educators. She was also an active volunteer with several service organizations. She grew up in Shandon Baptist Church and later, was an active member of North Trenholm Baptist Church. Dot loved nature and bird watching, and was an avid gardener and bridge player. Some of her favorite times were spent fishing on Lake Arcadia with her son, Fred.
Dot is survived by her daughter, Laura Lou Rummans of Columbia; son, Fred McLewis Rummans (Julia) of Hilton Head Island; grandchildren, Chase Alexander Rummans, Angela Logan Rummans, both of Hilton Head Island; nieces, Carol Sample of Columbia, Julie Sample Petroff (Walker)of St. Helena Island; grandniece, Cary Kreps of Columbia; grandnephew, Allen Petroff (Lolly) of West Columbia; and great-grandnephews, Charlie and George Petroff. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband and brothers, Fred Sample, Jr. and William Harden Sample.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stone Mark Lane, Columbia SC 29210.