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Dickerson Mortuary announces the passing of Ms. Carolyn Singleton, 79, who transitioned on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The family of Ms. Carolyn Singleton invite you to attend her celebration of life services on Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:00AM at Greater Macedonia AME Church 725 Savage Rd Charleston SC. 29414. Interment: Calvary AME Church 8321 Pine Landing Rd. Edisto Island, SC.29438
Mrs. Carolyn Wright Singleton
September 17, 1946 – December 2, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Wright Singleton of Edisto Island, South Carolina, transitioned peacefully from labor to reward on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong member of Calvary A.M.E., Carolyn devoted her life to Christian education, ministry leadership, and community service throughout the Edisto District and the Connectional A.M.E. Church. She was a proud educator, Licensed Professional Counselor, founder of The Gathering of Daughters, and a beloved member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Joseph Singleton II; special son James “Jimmy” (Michael) Washington; cherished grandchildren and great-grands; nieces and nephews; devoted cousins; close friends; and a host of loved ones touched by her grace, wisdom, elegance, and unwavering faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude “Gussie” Wright, and her siblings James C. Wright, Mable D. “Trisha” Wright, and Marie Wright Washington.
WAKE SERVICE Friday, December 12, 20255:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Calvary A.M.E. Church8318 Pine Landing Road Edisto Island, South Carolina
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Zeta Burial Service at 5:30 p.m.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE Saturday, December 13, 2025 • 10:00 a.m. Greater Macedonia A.M.E. Church725 Savage Road Charleston, South Carolina Interment: (Calvary AME Church Cemetery)
A LIFE WELL LIVED Her legacy of ministry, education, leadership, and love will forever shine in the hearts of all who knew her
Viewing will also be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9:00AM - Until the time of service at Macedonia AME Church. There will be NO VIEWING AT THE END OF SERVICE.
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