Esther Mary Spry Singleton

Esther was born on June 21, 1926, to the late James R. and Ethel Spry. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1944. Shortly after, Esther met and married the love of her life, Jim Singleton, a pilot who later flew for Pan American. Esther moved with Jim to Long Island, NY, then to Parsippany, NJ, where they launched a private commercial flight business.

Esther and Jim moved back home in 1985 and put down roots in Newburgh for the following decades. Esther was widely known as a fun-loving and generous person who would do anything for family, loved ones, and friends. She cherished her friendships from all phases of her life, and maintained contact with friends from high school, flying days, and beyond. She made many trips to Las Vegas to meet with a wide circle of friends, see shows and enjoy their company. In recent years, her interests included watching TV and spending time with her beloved Shih Tzus, Dude and Scooter. Esther was always a dog lover and an avid supporter of animal charities.

Esther is survived by her dear sister and soul mate, Millie Waitman, nephew Randy Waitman, nephew Earl Waitman (Pam), all of Evansville; sister-in-law Virginia Singleton of Rockport; nephews Alan Singleton (Jackie) of Floyd’s Knob, IN, and Scott Singleton (Vickie), of Rockport; nephew Kurt Singleton of Evansville; nephews Ken Singleton, Mark Singleton, Keith Singleton and niece Jean McPherson.

Esther was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim, her parents, aunts and uncles and all siblings other than Millie.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and will conclude with a Celebration of Life, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Alexander Funeral Home, Newburgh Chapel. Entombment will be immediately following the Celebration of Life at Oak Hill Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the wonderful care and attention given to Esther by her longtime caregivers, Brenda DeTalente, Sarah DeTalente Sandy Pfister, Sandy West, Gladys Aubrey, Sarah Thomason, and Jeanette Perkins; plus the doctors, nurses and caring staffs at Deaconess Gateway Hospital; Jasper Memorial Hospital Caring Hands, Home Instead Senior Care, Heart to Heart Hospice and River Pointe Health Campus. We are grateful for the loving care and attention provided in Esther’s time of need.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PAAWS, or Vanderburgh County Humane Society.