Florence Singleton

Obituary For Florence Singleton

Florence “Sister” (Spriggs) Singleton, 81, of Harrisburg, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family in the peace and love of her home. She was born in Steelton, daughter of the late Henry W. and Eva (Williams) Spriggs, retired from the former Dauphin Manor Nursing Home with 20 years, of devoted service and she was recognized and loved as “The Babysitter” in her hometown of Steelton. Sister was a faithful member of Turner Memorial Missionary Baptist Church where she served with the Mothers’, Nurses’ and Ushers’ Ministries. In the community, she was a former member of Cyrenus Temple #75 I. B. P. O. E. of W. and their Marching Unit. Sister was the widow of Joseph Singleton and in addition to him and her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Lonny, Henry, Jimmy, Pauline and Eddie. She leaves to survive and celebrate her life, her son, Joseph “Joey” Singleton; her three grandchildren, her caregiver, Paula Singleton (Richard), Joseph (“Toney”) Singleton, Jr. and Rickelle “Ricki” Allen; her 12 great- grandchildren; her devoted daughter-in-law, Michelle “Poochie” Singleton; her dear lifelong friend, Dolores Turner and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sister’s Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 12 Noon in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing 11:00 a.m. until 12 Noon.