"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." ~ II Timothy 4:7-8

Our Beloved Mother, Elizabeth Rebecca Singleton Jenkins Solomon, was born February 25, 1943, to her loving parents, the late Andrew Sr. and Nellie Ann (Green) Singleton, of McClennanville, SC. God called Elizabeth from her earthly home to her heavenly reward on November 26, 2022.

Elizabeth attended South Carolina schools and graduated from Howard High School in 1961. In 1965, she married Thomas R. Jenkins Sr., and one son, Thomas R. Jenkins Jr., was born from this union. This marriage ended in divorce.

Shortly after, in 1967, Elizabeth moved to New York City. She met her soulmate, Claude P. Solomon Sr., and they married on September 7, 1974. Their son, Claude P. Solomon Jr., was born into this union. This blessed marriage lasted until the death of Mr. Solomon on March 30, 2020.

Elizabeth worked at St. Vincent Hospital as a loving nurse until she retired in 2011. She loved cooking, soap operas, and game shows. She especially loved Family Feud, which was her all-time favorite. Liza also loved reading her bible first thing in the morning and enjoyed praying. She loved the Lord and always wanted us to know she trusted Him with all her heart.

Elizabeth and her family were faithful members of Spring Field Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of The Late Reverend Andrew Singleton Jr., her only brother.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Claude P. Solomon Sr., her parents, Andrew Sr. and Nellie Ann (Green) Singleton; one brother, Reverend Andrew Singleton Jr.; and two sisters, Al Singleton and Erma Singleton.

Elizabeth will forever be remembered as a devoted and loving mother to her two sons, Thomas R. Jenkins Jr. (Evelina), GA, and Claude P. Solomon Jr. (Iva), NY; She also leaves to cherish precious memories: six grandchildren, Joshua, Nia, Randy, Christopher, Allison, and Evelina Jr.; three sisters, Vermelle S. Langford, NC; Mary A. Bryant, KY; and Margaret Singleton, SC; One sister-in-love, Barbara Singleton, NY; first cousin, Reverend Benjamin Singleton Sr.NY (with whom she shared an extraordinary bond); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and friends.