Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Singleterry Heinrich Patricia Ellen Loverde
1935 - 2025
FUNERAL HOME
Singleterry Loverde Obituary
June 27, 1935 - March 10, 2025
Elk Grove, California - Pat left us peacefully on March 10th at the age of 89 years, after living a full and productive life here on earth.
Born in Sacramento, CA, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree and Teaching Credential at Sacramento State College. She went on to become an elementary school teacher, beginning her career at Mark Twain Elementary, teaching in local Elk Grove Schools for 30 years. She loved teaching and believed that every child had potential and sought to help as many young minds as she could.
After retirement, her great enjoyments in life were folk dancing, traveling all over the world with family and friends, scrap booking, listening to music, spending family time with her beloved nephews and nieces, making memories with her best friend, and continuing to lead groups at her retirement home, a mentor to all.
A cherished Aunt and Friend, she is survived by her nephews Mathew Silva (Grace), Michael Silva (Janice), her nieces Julie Campopiano (Al), Dolores Shuemake, Debra Kuykendall (Lewis), Myrna Baker (Tom), and Nancy Rico, as well as many Great nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her Best Friend Shella Finley.
There will be a private family graveside service. Tributes in her honor can be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Singleterry Loverde
Sponsored by Sacbee.com.
2 Entries
Emily Alice-Holshouser Twilling
May 13, 2025
My sympathies go out to the family and friends of Mrs. Loverde-Singleterry. Miss Loverde was my first grade teacher at Mark Twain Elementary in 1956. My mother and I attended her wedding which was such a privilege for a young girl of six. Miss Loverde was such a beautiful bride. The experience left a life-long impression on me. Plus, the whole class had to learn to write our teacher´s new name, Singleterry, which was quite a challenge. I always admired her. The most lasting impression for me is her kindness. It was a blessing to see that she continued to have a life we´ll-lived.
Carolyn (Carly) Hodge
April 3, 2025
My kindergarten teacher - I have such fond memories of her. When I was five, my mom sent me to school with a (vacant) wasp nest for show-and-tell, all neatly labeled on cardboard. After school, I told her a wild tale about it hatching mid-class and causing total chaos. Horrified, she sent a note of apology to my teacher - which I delivered, having completely forgotten the story I´d made up the day before.
During circle time, my teacher read the note, looked at me and asked, "Carolyn... what is this?" I calmly replied, "Oh-silly her. My mother has trouble telling the difference between fantasy and reality I guess."
Later, at pickup: "See, Mrs. Hodge, there is a difference between fantasy and reality..." as I stood beside her nodding my head, silently supporting her brief talk with my mother. Needless to say, I was not her favorite daughter that day, but it´s one of my favorite funny school memories.
Another favorite memory would be when she had to hold up the entire Christmas recital because I could not wrap my mind around having to cover up my fine lace holiday dress with this paper bib and bow we all had to wear to match and kept politely explaining to her, "oh- no thank you. This, is lace. So thank you but no thanks." But she was patient with me and I obliged. Fashionably late as she walked me on stage alone to join my class, waving at the crowd along the way. She always made it feel comfortable to be silly and ourselves when appropriate, and was a master at keeping us in line just as well. We need more teachers in the world like her.
Thank you for being my teacher. Heartfelt condolences to her family during this time
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Singleterry Loverde's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Singleterry Loverde
Funeral services provided by:
Sacramento Memorial Lawn - Sacramento6100 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95824
How to support Singleterry's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Singleterry Loverde's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
