Edna R. Anderson Singleton "Reggie, age 96, departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin to an extended family of Pinnicks, Harris-Moore, Guthrie, Anderson, Williams and dear friend to many.

Preceded in death by her husband, Carey H. Singleton (2011); parents, Edward C. Anderson Sr., and Olivette Williams Anderson; brother, Edward Anderson Jr.; sister-in-law, Barbara I Anderson; niece, Natalie N. Baker; nephew, Barton Anderson; six first cousins, Evelyn Chester, Patricia Norwood, Sandra Tadeka, William "Buddy" Pinnick Jr., Willie Jackson Jr., and Dorothy Gomez; six uncles, and nine aunts.

Survived by her sister, Karen T. Anderson Baker (Nathaniel Baker Jr.); niece, Gail Anderson; nephews, Edward Anderson Jr., Nathaniel Baker III, Benjamin (Morgan) Baker Sr.; great nephews, Tyree Henderson, NaShawn Baker, Benjamin Baker Jr., Jaylyn (Honorary) Wright; great niece, Taylor Hendreson. Numerous cousins also survive.

Born on March 24, 1928, in Chicago, IL. Her father owned and operated O-K Auto Repair and taxicab service in Chicago. Her family later relocated back to the family homestead in Braidwood, IL where Edna attended grade school and High School, class of 1945. In her later years she did some modeling and attended Olive Harvey College after returning to Chicago after high school. Edna was employed by Illinois Bell in Chicago, and later retired from AT&T after 31 years. Attended the Greater Saint John Baptist Temple under the pastor of her grandfather the late Rev. Oliver W. Williams and attended First Baptist church of Braidwood.

Per Edna's request cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Braidwood, IL.

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