Helen Bragg Singleton
July 08, 1927 - April 02, 2022
Charleston, WV
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Helen Bragg Singleton
July 08, 1927 - April 02, 2022
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Helen Bragg Singleton, 94, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully at The Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit on April 2, 2022.
Born in Lansing, WV on July 8, 1927, Helen grew up in the coal mining community of Winona. Helen was the youngest of eight children born to John Samuel and Lillie Jane McClung Bragg. She was a graduate of Nuttall High School in Lookout, WV, and attended Concord College before moving to Charleston where she met and married George Singleton.
Helen was a faithful member of Village Chapel Presbyterian Church where she participated in the Women’s Group for many years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and was kind to everyone. Known for her quick wit and spontaneous humor, she kept family and friends laughing no matter the situation. Helen will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.
In addition to her parents and all her siblings, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George W. Singleton, and granddaughter, Emily Jeanne Salisbury.
She is survived by her children, George W. Singleton II (Jackie), Ann Kautz (Jim), Patti Salisbury (Howard) all of Charleston, WV, and Jeff Singleton (Paula) of Springfield, VA; grandsons David Salisbury (Chelsea Andes) of Brooklyn, NY, Nathan and Hayden Singleton of Springfield, VA, and George A. Singleton of Charleston; sister-in-law, Arbutus Bragg, of Lookout, WV, and many nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to HospiceCare, who provided support and compassion in her final days; to her loyal caregivers, Connie Casto, Brenda Fowler and Rose Hughes for their companionship and comfort; and to the entire staff at The Ridgemont for four years of wonderful care, kindness, love, laughter and friendship.
A memorial service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at a later date, and details will be provided at that time.
The family suggests contributions in Helen’s memory be made to:
- HospiceCare (https://www.hospicecarewv.org), 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536;
- Village Chapel Presbyterian Church, 3818 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV 25304;
- or to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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HospiceCare
- Address: 1606 Kanwawha Blvd, W., Charleston, WV - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.hospicecarewv.org
Village Chapel Presbyterian Church
- Address: 3818 Venable Avenue, Charleston, WV 25304; - (Get Directions)
7 responses to Helen Bragg Singleton
Audrana Austin says:
April 20, 2022
Patti and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your dear mother. She was a great friend and coworker. I have wonderful memories of our days at UCC. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Audrana Austin
Patti says:
May 16, 2022
Audra a, thank you so much for your sweet words and prayers. What fun she had with you at Carbide and keeping in touch for many years after her retirement. She had a good long life. Thanks again, Patti
Joel Miller says:
April 11, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a great lady. Our prayers are with your family.
Patti says:
May 16, 2022
Thank you, Joel, for your kind thoughts about Mom. She loved Patty and Hank and all you kids. Thank you for your prayers after your own father’s recent passing.
Edna Haynes Reed says:
April 10, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the family of Helen Singleton…Patti…I remember the day in Smithers at a gathering at our church when you and I discovered that we shared the same Aunt Frankie…a “small world” experience. Love and prayers to all, Edna
Patti says:
May 16, 2022
Thanks so much. I’m so glad we realized our family connection all those years ago. She lived a good long life. Thanks again, Patti
Patti says:
May 16, 2022
Thank you, Edna, for your sympathies and prayers. I remember when we met several years ago and your relationship to our family.
Mom lived a good long life.
Sincerely, Patti