Carolyn Veronica Coppedge, 77, of Cuero, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, July 13, 2025. Born Carolyn Veronica Filip on April 6, 1948, in Gonzales, Texas to the late William August and Maria Polasek Filip.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose life centered around family, creativity and making others feel loved.

She is survived by her partner in life and love, Jimmy Ralph Coppedge and their two children, Christopher Coppedge (Jeanine) and Roxanne Buesing (Christopher).

Carolyn's legacy continues through her surviving grandchildren, Ashton Rios (Anthony), Alisha Valdez (JJ), Connor Coppedge (Tori), Peyton Perez (John), Gage Hanselka, Chase Buesing (Kristin), and Taylor Sheffield and great-grandchildren, Jace and Layton Rios, Isla and Lillian Perez, Christopher "Brandt" and Kate Buesing.

She is further survived by her sister, Margie Blank of Cuero and her brother, Daniel Filip of Houston.  In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence Filip and Lawrence Filip and sisters, Marolyn Hunt and Margaret Lehnert.

Carolyn was the heart of her home and the glue of her family. She loved gardening, crafting, refurbishing old treasures, cooking meals from scratch, and hosting every family gathering—big or small—with joy and intention. She had a gift for making ordinary moments feel meaningful and always found ways to pour love into the people around her.

Though her passing was sudden, the love she gave and the memories she created will remain deeply rooted in all who knew her.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 17, 2025, 5 – 7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:00 AM at Freedom Life Church with Pastor Jeanine Coppedge officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Dean Schendel, Blake Schendel, Brian Schendel, Jason Coppedge, Gage Hanselka, Connor Coppedge and Chase Buesing.

Honorary Pallbearers include John Perez and JJ Valdez.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Cuero Pet Adoptions.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.