Evelyn Ilene (Rigg) Singer

78 year old Evelyn Ilene Singer of Albion, peacefully passed away from this life early Thursday morning, May 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born on February 26, 1942 in Edwards County to Mervin and Kathryn (Cox) Rigg. Evelyn married Porter G. Singer Sr. on November 15, 2000 in Albion and he survives. Evelyn had worked for Lovins Pharmacy in Albion for 38 years and then after her retirement, she worked for her nephew’s business, Rigg Pharmacy, before fully retiring to spend more time enjoying her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren, shopping for antiques, sewing, and working in her flower beds. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Albion.

Left to cherish many wonderful memories are her husband, Porter, two daughters, Tammy (Jack) Colbert and Melanie Wirth both of Albion; three step daughters, Janet (Michael) Dagley of Mobile, Alabama, Elizabeth (Dennis) Wyatt of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Sandy Singer of St. Louis, Missouri; three step sons, Porter G. Singer Jr. of Owensville, Indiana, Mike Hayes and Tony (Lannie) Hayes both of Albion; one brother, Donald (Jean) Rigg of Albion; sister-in-laws, Eva (Michael) Singer Kelly of Deltona, Florida and Claudia (Max) Singer Lawrence of Deming, New Mexico; three grandchildren, Tessa (Eric) Shaw, Luke (Teresa) Colbert, and Michael (Becky) Hungate; fourteen step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and step nieces. Preceding Evelyn in death were her parents, two sisters, Janice Parker and Dianie Richards and previous husband, James Hayes.

Graveside services for Evelyn Singer will be held Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11:00am at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Carmel. Memorials can be directed to the American Lung Association and will be accepted at the service or at Nale’s Funeral Home in Albion who are in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left for family and friends at www.nalesfuneralhome.com.

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