Beulah Charlotte Singleton, 100, Borden’s oldest resident, died at 8:20 A.M. Monday, October 12, 2020. She had made her home at Emma’s Place near Pekin for the past two years.
She was the oldest member of Borden First Christian Church and was the last surviving member of Borden High School Class of 1938.
She was born July 19, 1920 in Borden, the only child of James Edgar and Ruth Esther (McKinley) Martin.
Beulah was first married to Joe Fessel and later to Jennings Singleton, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was blessed with good friends who aided in her care for the past several years. Her only survivors are cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Borden. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until time of service on Saturday.
Private entombment will be in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Borden First Christian Church or Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Association, in care of the funeral home.
