Margaret Singleton

Margaret Leota Shepherd Singleton ABINGDON, Va. Margaret Leota Shepherd Singleton, age 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 23, 2009. Born May 31, 1932, in Dungannon, Va., she was the daughter of the late Roy Shepherd and Enola Nave, and stepdaughter of Harry Nave. Margaret spent a lifetime taking care of her family and giving to others. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband of 59 years. She was a very loving and nurturing mother to her five children. She took great pride in being a grandmother to her grandchildren and great--grandchildren. In her heart, these were the most important roles she fulfilled in life. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather; half-brother, Clifford Shepherd; and grandson, Bradley Allen Miller. She is survived by her husband, Dewey Singleton; three daughters: Mary Katherine "Kathy" Miller, and granddaughter, Melissa Hutton and husband Neal, Margaret Anne Singleton, Teresa Turner and husband Scott, and grandsons, David and Derek Turner; two sons, Floyd Singleton III, and grandson, F.D. Singleton IV and wife April, Gary Singleton and wife Cathy; and granddaughter, Amanda Yeatts and husband Scott;and grandson, Brandon Singleton and wife Heather. She is also survived by three sisters, Sue King and husband Ted, Edith Hull, Linda Jones and husband Melvin; two brothers, Bobby Joe Shepherd, Jerry Nave and wife Diane. She is also survived by a great-grandson, Will Hutton; great-granddaughter, Molly Katherine Hutton; step-great-granddaughter, Victoria Overstreet; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret spent the majority of her life giving her generous time and providing heartfelt services as a volunteer with the following organizations: Johnston Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Washington County Cancer Society, Girl Scouts of America, PTA and the Washington County Democratic Committee. Margaret was a past member of the Eastern Star Chapter 144, Clintwood, Va., having served in the capacity as a Past Worthy Matron. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. at Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon, with Elders Danny Smith and Darrell Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Pallbearers are Cory Osborne, Dustin Osborne, Brandon Singleton, F.D. Singleton IV, David Turner and Derek Turner. Honorary pallbearers are Neal Hutton and Steve Osborne. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Simon Pennings and Ellen White for their compassionate and dedicated care to their wife and mother. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon 276-623-2700, is serving the family of Margaret Leota Shepherd Singleton.