Marlene Singletary

Marlene Singletary obituary, Summerville, SC

Marlene Singletary

Marlene Singletary Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Dec. 2, 2023.
Marlene Singletary, 75, of Summerville, SC died, November 30th, 2023, at her home.
Marlene was born in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late Benjamin Tumblin and Willie Mae Varner. She married Willard Singletary, and they spent 32 years together.
Marlene was an avid housekeeper, enjoying everything including mowing grass. She also enjoyed reading books, doing her daily devotionals, and shopping for gifts for friends on QVC. She loved spending time with her family, always choosing that over any other activity.
Marlene was loyal to her career, spending 44 years working for Bank of America.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband.
Surviving are her siblings, Sheree Dykes (Corky), Avonda Sweely (Carl), David Tumblin (Joan), Floyd Roberts (Von); as well as numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 from 12:30 to 2 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home 303 South Main Street Summerville, SC 29483. A Graveside service will begin at 2:30PM, at Carolina Memorial Gardens, following the gathering.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com.
ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.

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