Pearl Singleton, 98, of Marked Tree died Saturday, June 14, 2003 at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church and served as chief telephone operator for E. Ritter Telephone Company for 55 years.

Survivors include her son, Jim Singleton of Walnut Ridge; one sister, Vida Gongway of Marked Tree; and four grandchildren, Rocky Singleton, Lisa Boudiette, Rebecca Mayes and Patricia Elshammaa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Singleton.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at Marked Tree Cemetery, with the Rev. Joe Sparks officiating. Murphy Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Zachary Singleton, Steven Singleton, Dewey Scott, Larry Sloan, Jasper Mayes and Charles Mayes Sr.