Sunday, May 23, 2021, Corinne “Coco” Claire (Hoffman) Rope, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Coco spent her life in Kansas City, MO: born in 1928 to parents Sonia and Louis Hoffman, then married in 1946 to Herbert M. Rope, who passed away a few years ago.

Growing up Coco was a lover of music and valued education. She attended the University of Wisconsin eventually earning her MA in education. For a number of years following, she taught Montessori school, preschool, and kindergarten. Later, she focused primarily on her small private piano school where she was a beloved music teacher.

Corinne is survived by her 3 sons, her brother Irwin Hoffman, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider making a donation to The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) at www.nafme.org in Corinne’s honor. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.louismemorialchapel.com (Arrangements entrusted to The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211)