HR0351 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Maggie Mozell Singleton; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was born to Willie Jones and Theodore McFadden in Carthage, Mississippi on May 11, 1932; she and her siblings tragically lost their mother and were raised by their maternal grandmother, Levonia Banks; she attended Pilgrim Rest Elementary School and graduated from Leake County Agricultural High School; she married Andrew D. "A.D." Singleton Sr. in October of 1950, and they eventually settled in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton, while she never worked outside of her home, was gifted at managing household finances and budgeting; her skills enabled the family to move from Chicago's Englewood neighborhood to the middle-class neighborhood of Chatham in 1963; while there, they supported numerous extended family members who also migrated from Mississippi to Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton's family meant the world to her; she was the consummate homemaker and an excellent cook; she instilled a strong work ethic in all of her children and strongly believed in education; all of her children graduated from high school and several went on to complete college, with some earning advanced degrees as well; her faith was important to her, and she mandated her children attend church on Sundays; her oldest son, Andrew, became the founder and pastor of Victory Apostolic Church, where she and her husband became members at its inception in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was the "First Mother" of Victory Apostolic Church; she was dearly loved by the congregation and faithfully participated in the Seniors Small Group Ministry, where she made many friends; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was known for her amazing sense of humor, her infectious laughter, and for being very personable; she loved talking on the phone, especially to her family and close friends, and often began making her daily phone calls before 5:00 a.m.; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Andrew; her twin sons, Keith and Kevin; her brothers, Robert "R.D." and Albert; and her sister, Wilma "Faye" Hillman; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Singleton is survived by her children, Andrew D. (Brenda) Singleton Jr., Linda (Larry) Bell, Earnest "Petey" Singleton, Nyabingi (Theresa) Kuti, and Eddie Terrell Singleton; her grandchildren, Takara (Bryant) Warren, Karena (Billy) Bundy, Andrew D. (Dominique) Singleton III, Lauren (Jeremy) Toles, and Brian Bell; eight great-grandchildren; her brother, Earnest McFadden; and numerous nephews, nieces, extended relatives, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Maggie Mozell Singleton and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Maggie Singleton as an expression of our deepest sympathy.