Edith Kathryne Singleton McKee

Edith Singleton McKee, 82, of Raleigh, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. She was born September 15, 1929 in Danville, VA to the late John Thomas Singleton and Nancy Perkins Singleton.

Edith was a wonderful wife and mother who loved life, family and her friends. Taking care of her home and family was her greatest passion. Edith’s career as a Realtor also brought her great pleasure. She loved to entertain and be with others, thoroughly enjoying getting to know new people. Edith inspired many with her strength, honesty and tenacity. She is treasured by her family and will be deeply missed.

Edith was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon McKee Davis; brothers, Monroe Singleton and John Singleton, Jr.; and sister, Joyce Singleton. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Harry B. McKee; daughter, Kathryne Leonard McKee and husband, Jerry W. Leonard of Raleigh; daughter, Susan Jannell McKee and husband Richard L. Reeder of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Bryan McKee Davis and wife, Alison; Lauren McKee Posavetz and husband, Andrew; David Reeder and wife, Susan; Carrie Griffin and husband, Albert; and Bradley Reeder and wife, Lori; great grandchildren, Parker; Tate; Jake; Katelyn; Daniel; Sydney; Samuel; Jonathan; and Elias; sister, Louise Ferguson and husband, Russell; sister, Phyllis Walker; and brother, Edward Singleton and wife, Roya.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home Chapel, 1701 E. Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609. The family will receive family and friends 1:00-2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Raleigh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ruth Sheets Adult Care Center, 228 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.