Graveside services for Earnestine Hunt are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 26, 2025 in Salem Cemetery near Dubach with Bro. Gene Reeves officiating. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Earnestine was born February 14, 1940 in Homer to Earnest Moses Hunt and Dorothy Ione Murry Hunt and passed away February 23, 2026 at her home near Dubach. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Frank Singleton.
Earnestine loved to fish and watch her birds from her porch. She retired from New Arcadia Mart after years of having a daycare center in Arcadia. Every child she helped raise had a special place in her heart. They were her babies. Earnestine loved her grandkids and great grandchildren with all of her heart. Her little fur baby, Gyspy, was her baby girl.
Earnestine is survived by her daughter, Sheri Ladner (Ricky Peterson) of Bernice, LA; grandson Beau Ryan Caver of Broussard, LA, granddaughter April Caver Picou (Phillip) of Simsboro, LA and great-grandchildren Colton and Bella; nieces Tanya Franklin of Dubach, LA and Kym Hunt (Samantha and Shelbie Hunt). She is also survived by sisters in laws Linda Singleton Wade (Gary) of Dubach, LA and Peggy Singleton Byrd (Jack) of Minden, LA; brothers in laws Lavelle Singleton (Renee) of Hilly, LA, Jerry Singleton (Cindy) of Homer, LA and Tommy Singleton (Bonnie) of Ruston, LA.
A special thanks to Cheryl Ann Baxter for being such a good friend to her, and Linda “Liz” Wade for keeping her entertained riding her on the golf cart and loving her so much. These ladies were very special to Earnestine. Also, thank you to Tonya Franklin, we could not have done it without you constantly being by mama’s side and taking care of her. She loved you beyond measure.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston.
