South Carolina H 4125: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S FINEST NATIVE SONS, ROBERT PEABO BRYSON, WORLD-RENOWNED VOCALIST, COMPOSER, AND PRODUCER.

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South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4125

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF 
THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF 
BLACKVILLE NATIVE HELEN PEEPLES SINGLETARY, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO 
EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives 
were deeply saddened by the passing of Blackville native Helen Peeples 
Singletary on February 21, 2025, at the venerable age of 90; and

Whereas, born in the town of Blackville on June 25, 1934, Helen 
Peeples came into this world the daughter of Morris Peeples Sr. and Annie Mae 
Thomas Peeples. Following the death of her mother when Helen was only eight, 
the young Helen was relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, where she was educated 
and raised by her beloved paternal grandmother, Jennie Lou Peeples Mason, and 
paternal aunts, Lugenia Peeples and Edna Odom; and

Whereas, after graduating from high school, she returned to South 
Carolina to attend Voorhees College at the behest of her loving stepmother, 
Lucille Smalls Peeples. In God's good time, Helen became the devoted wife of 
John G. Singletary Sr., whom she wed in July 1957, the Lord blessing the couple 
with five delightful children; and

Whereas, Helen graduated with business degrees from Voorhees College 
and South Carolina State College and received her master's degree in business 
from Winthrop College. After completing thirty years of teaching, Helen retired 
from Charleston County School District (CCSD), having taught at her first love, 
Baptist Hill High School, where her "Bobcat" students always have been the joy 
of her life and where she was affectionately known as "H.P. Singletary" by her 
students, co-workers, and friends. After retiring from CCSD, Helen continued to 
teach, model, and support business education and service through her 
entrepreneurial spirit. She was the founder and owner of the Computer Training 
Clinic, Dupont Insurance Agency, Family Assistance Management Services, Multi 
Force Personnel, and many other businesses within the Progressive Business 
Center, established by Helen and her husband; and

Whereas, a long-serving member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and 
longtime resident of the Evanston Estates community in North Charleston, she 
was a faithful servant in both venues. Further, Helen was a lifetime member of 
the National Council of Negro Women. She gave her all to worthy causes and, as 
a result, the seeds of her labor are bearing fruit in her children and in their 
leadership, as well. She was the embodiment of the Proverbs 31 woman; and

Whereas, as an extension of her business prowess, Helen was able to 
live out her Christian faith and her love for people by continuously working to 
improve the lives of those within her community. Helen lived her life as a 
testament of the famous words "Be the change you wish to see in the world"; and

Whereas, preceded in death by her dear husband, John Singletary Sr., 
as well as by her son, Sheldon, Helen leaves to cherish her memory her 
remaining children and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be 
greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Now, therefore, 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South 
Carolina House of Representatives, by this 
resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Blackville native 
Helen Peeples Singletary, celebrate her life, and extend the deepest sympathy 
to her family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy 
of this resolution be presented to the family.

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