Cheryl E. Singleton

Cheryl E. Singleton, 67, of South Sioux City passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be held Friday, October 9th, 2020 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 1421 Geneva Street, Sioux City, IA, 51103.  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the church followed by the service, which will be live-streamed on the church’s website, https://mtzionsiouxcity.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  

Mrs. Singleton’s final service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Alford’s Mortuary, located at 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, Indiana, 46601, followed by the burial at The Silver Brook Cemetery in Niles, Michigan, 1400 East Main Street, Niles, Michigan 49120.

Cheryl Evelyn Singleton, 67 years ago on October 4, 1952 was born to late Rev. M.C. and Dennell (Morgan) Williams in Niles, Michigan. She was the fifth of seven children.

Cheryl was a very intelligent woman, graduating from Edwardsburg High School in Edwardsburg, Michigan and going on to attend Indiana University of South Bend.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age.  As a faithful and active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, she served in many capacities, including the Mother’s Board, and the President of the Singles Ministry, where she taught the congregation life skills including financial literacy.

Cheryl married her sweetheart, Henry E. Singleton on January 11, 1991 in Sioux City. Together they owned and operated two laundromats, Dakota City and Leeds for 10 years.  Cheryl did this all while maintaining a career at Premier Bank before retiring in 2018.

One cannot forget the lives of those she touched through her generosity and home cooked meals.  She was a firm believer in “paying it forward,” and helping people she felt needed a hand.  One of her favorite statements was, “you never know what people are going through.”   She was a giver and showed her love through actions and never turned away a friend or loved one in need.  A gentle and caring soul, is an understatement for Cheryl.  She lived her life with a love for God.

Cheryl enjoyed shopping, cooking, and was the ultimate hostess arranging many gatherings with friends and family throughout the years.  One of her unknown hobbies was searching YouTube for the infamous Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper).  Cheryl and Henry were avid travelers and had visited over 30 states and over 100 cities. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, M.C. and Dennell (Morgan) Williams; sisters, Martha Miller and Ruth Williams, and a brother Mack Williams, Jr.

Cheryl is survived by her devoted husband, Henry E. Singleton, South Sioux City, IA; her loving son, George A. Miles, Jr., Decorah, IA; grandson, Nicholas Phillips, Wheatfield, IN; great grandson, Lucas Phillips, Wheatfield, IN;  sisters, Janice Hall, South Bend, IN and Dorothy Moore, Sioux City, IA; brother, Vernon Williams, Peoria, IL.  She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews, Godchildren, friends and family who were all near and dear to her heart.