Ms. Phyllis Laverne Singleton Nelson

Ms. Phyllis Laverne Singleton (68) was born on August 26, 1957, in Sarasota, Florida, peacefully away to the Heavenly Father on August 16, 2026. Visitation will be 5pm-7pm August 28, 2026, at Chandler’s Funeral Home 1425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Sarasota Florida. 34234. Home Going Service will be 11:00am at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 2504 Gillespie Ave Sarasota Fl. 34234.

Ms. Phyllis Laverne Singleton (68) was born on August 26, 1957, in Sarasota, Florida, to the late Orzel and Mazie Singleton. From the very beginning, Phyllis was surrounded by family, love, and the strong foundation that would help shape the remarkable woman she would become.

Raised in Sarasota County, Phyllis received her early education in the community she called home. She attended Tuttle Elementary School, followed by McIntosh Junior High School, and proudly graduated from Sarasota High School. Her desire to continue learning led her to further her education at Santa Fe Community College and Manatee Community College.

Throughout her life, Phyllis was a dedicated and hardworking woman who embraced every opportunity to provide for herself and those she loved. She held several positions throughout her career, demonstrating her determination, resilience, and strong work ethic. She eventually completed her professional journey with the Sarasota County School District, where she faithfully served until her retirement

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Phyllis will be remembered most for the life she shared with others. She was a woman of faith, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, devoted sister, beloved family member, and loyal friend. She possessed a generous spirit and a heart that seemed to always have room for one more person to love, encourage, or help.

Phyllis loved life. She enjoyed traveling, good food, laughter, and, most importantly, spending time with her family. Her greatest treasures were not found in material things, but in the relationships, she nurtured and the memories she created with the people she loved.

After nearly seven decades of a life filled with love, family, faith, laughter, challenges, accomplishments, and countless memories, Phyllis Laverne Singleton entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Orzel and Mazie Singleton; sisters Mary Jewell Jenkins and Peggy Elaine Wiggins; and her grandson, Orzel Lovett Jr.,

Phyllis leaves a beautiful legacy of love through her brother, Alvin Jarrel Singleton, and her sister, Angela Singleton Dailey/Waters.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children:

Dennis Corey Smith (Trenese)

Kellee Ann Nelson

Leonard D. Nelson II

Orzel Lovett

Her Love will continue through her grandchildren:

Corey D. Smith

Leornard D. Nelson III

Leila Nelson

Syrena Estrada

Caylen Smith

Christian Smith

Lavon Nelson

Lyndon Nelson

Damier Fraiser

Kensley Taylor

She will also be lovingly remembered by her nieces:

Christina Singleton

Amy Singleton Fulton (Chris)

Alexis Singleton

Vetosa Wester

Her nephews:

Albert Kitchner (Megan)

Shang Wiggins (Faye)

Christopher Jenkins

Charles Dorian Dailey Jr.

She also leaves behind a host of great-nieces, great nephews, adopted sons and daughters, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who were blessed to know and love her.

Arrangement’s Entrusted to Chandler’s Funeral Home.