In Loving Memory of
Judy Keener Singleton
May 10, 1947 – August 31, 2026
Judy Keener Singleton, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, entrepreneur, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, determination, compassion, and creativity.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 12 to 2 PM at Perry Funeral Home. Burial will be private.
Born on May 10, 1947, Judy was the daughter of Monroe Lee Keener and Della Watson Keener. She was raised alongside her brothers, Danny Keener and Charles Keener.
At just 15 years old, Judy married Jimmy H. Singleton. Their marriage would span 40 years and bring them three children. Judy became a mother at a young age, having all three of her children by the time she was 24. Her children remained an important part of her life and her greatest source of pride.
Judy was a woman who believed it was never too late to begin a new chapter. At the age of 30, she entered nursing school and embarked on a career that would become a defining part of her life. She worked diligently to further her education, eventually earning her Nurse Practitioner degree. She spent more than 30 years working in the Nurse Practitioner field, caring for patients with compassion, knowledge, and dedication.
Throughout her nursing career, Judy worked at Baptist Hospital, Floyd Medical Center, and with Dr. Collins in Rome, Georgia. Her commitment to caring for others touched the lives of many people throughout the years.
Judy also had a deep love for antiques and vintage furniture. She possessed an exceptional eye for décor and an innate ability to take old, beautiful things and create something warm, inviting, and special. Her passion eventually inspired her to open Farmhouse Vintage Market in Rome, Georgia. The store became a wonderful expression of Judy’s creativity and her love of vintage treasures.
After closing the store, Judy moved to Geraldine, Alabama, where she could be closer to her daughter Krista and her family. In every place she lived and every chapter she entered, Judy brought her unique sense of style, her determination, and her ability to make a house feel like home.
Judy is survived by her three children: Greg (Pamela) Singleton, Leanne (John) Craft, and Krista (Stacy) Blackmon.
She leaves behind five grandchildren who brought great joy to her life: Cody Blackmon, Kacie Russell, Allison Crum, Meleah Nesbitt, and Nicholas Singleton.
She was also a proud great-grandmother to Mallie Faye Russell, Juniper Beez Crum, John Lee Nesbitt, Justin Beau Nesbitt, and River Dallas Russell.
Judy’s life was one of resilience and reinvention. She became a mother while still very young, built a meaningful career in nursing, continued her education, became a Nurse Practitioner, and later followed her creative passion into entrepreneurship. She never allowed age or circumstance to keep her from pursuing something she believed in.
She will be remembered for her caring heart, strong spirit, independence, beautiful sense of style, love of antiques and vintage furniture, and especially for the love she had for her family.
Judy had a gift for seeing beauty in things others might overlook. That gift extended far beyond furniture and décor—it was reflected in the way she lived her life, always finding another chapter, another dream, and another way to make something beautiful.
Her family and all who knew her will carry her memory in their hearts and cherish the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever treasured.
Perry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
