The late Mother Mary "Liza" Jefferson-Singletary was born July 30, 1926 to the late Elloree Jefferson and was raised by her grandmother, Ella Jefferson in Cross, South Carolina. Mother Singletary grew up in the Cross Community and accepted Christ at an early age at Unity Baptist Church where she served faithfully until she relocated into the Charleston area. Upon relocating into the Charleston area, she attended and became a member of Noah's Ark Baptist Church of North Charleston, South Carolina, as a dedicated member. Mother Singletary offered her services to the following ministries: Pastor's Aide, Missionary, the Women's Auxiliary, and the Kitchen Committee. She was a Deaconess and the Mother of Noah's Ark Baptist Church. Mother Singletary offered her services and wisdom to various church ministries and within her community. The Annual Deacon's Rally was of her favorite programs with her as its biggest supporter. In fact, family and friends looked forward to receiving their annual reminder about the Deacon's Rally, so they could get their stewardship ready. She spearheaded numerous "Chicken Dinners" at various locations (church, community center, and at her home) in an effort to have a successful stewardship drive report. Within her community she was known as "Ms. Mary" to the children. The children knew Ms. Mary did not play, as she assisted numerous parents raise their children with a stern hand and a gentle smile. Numerous children knew her from her years of dedicated (30-years) service with Ben Tillman/Ron McNair Elementary School in Charleston County School District. Mary was united in holy matrimony to the late Deacon Herbert Singletary on August 8, 1954 and was blessed with three children. Late Saturday evening July 30, 2011, in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Mother Singletary felt God's gentle hand touching her, letting her know it was time for her to go home and take her rest. His calm and soothing voice told this peaceful and gentle flower it was her time to join the other flowers in His garden. Cherishing her memories are her three children: George (Barbara) Jefferson, Christine Geathers, and Ida (Fred) Taylor all of Charleston, South Carolina; three grandchildren: Allen (Andrea) Henderson of Illinois, Derek (Joann) Henderson and Kevin Taylor of Charleston, South Carolina, five great-grandchildren, and six-great, great-grandchildren; four sisters: Martha Scott, Ruth Frazier, Wilhelmina Bradshaw and Carrie Ford of Trio, South Carolina; a host of brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, family and friends; and three families who were special and dear to her heart: the Mitchell family, the Addison family, and Reverend Lenora Alston.