This obituary was originally published on Rogers & Breece Funeral Home.

Scott Singleton Gatch was born on December 22, 1961 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Jenny and Rudolph Singleton. From the very beginning, Scott was entirely her own person — unmistakable, spirited, and full of life. Those who grew up with her on Skye Drive still talk about a girl who rode her horse to 7/11 and Tiny Town, who made friends effortlessly, and who had a presence you couldn’t help but notice. She was full of life, bold, big-hearted, and charismatic. She had that rare way of turning ordinary days into stories worth retelling.

Scott attended Methodist College before beginning a successful career as a pharmaceutical representative, a role that fit her perfectly. Her outgoing, magnetic personality thrived in that world. People were drawn to her warmth, her charisma, and her genuine knack for connecting with people from every walk of life.

Later, Scott welcomed her daughter, Jenny, who  became the greatest joy of her life. Motherhood did not slow Scott down as sitting still was never her forte’.

One of the most meaningful chapters of Scott’s life began when she found sobriety.

 Scott stayed closely connected to the people in her life, always reaching out and always being reached for. She was a safe space for many — someone who met people exactly where they were, without judgment, and with a deep, steady kind of empathy. Scott opened her home to many women in recovery, made late-night phone calls, sat with people in their hardest moments, and showed up again and again. She served humbly and behind the scenes. Her impact is wider than she ever realized, and her influence lives on in the lives she helped steady.

Scott’s lifelong love of horses was another defining piece of her story. She was an avid rider and never one to play it safe in the saddle. She loved the adrenaline, the challenge, and the freedom that came with riding. Some of Scott’s most special memories were with the Johnston cousins at Cedar Hall and Murrells Inlet and at Mill Creek Campground riding with her dear friends. Scott was also creative and had an eye for all things home; she could make any place feel warm, inviting, and entirely her own.

Scott was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer on November 15 and passed away eleven days later, on November 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. Even in those short days, the outpouring of messages, calls, and stories from friends near and far was overwhelming. She heard them. She knew how many people cared. And she knew how deeply she was loved. We take comfort in knowing she is now with our Heavenly Father and free of pain. 

She is survived by her daughter, Jenny Gatch Cowan (John Cowan) the father of Jenny Gatch Cowan, Donnie Gatch, her parents, Jenny and Rudolph Singleton; her sister-in-law, Sebrell Singleton; her niece, Sebrell Singleton Montague (H.L. Montague) and her nephew, Lee Singleton (Bridget.) Scott is preceded in death by her brother Grant Singleton. She also leaves behind her yorkie, Milo, and two horses Remy and Logan. 

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the remarkable team of caregivers who supported Scott in her final weeks. Cindy, Q, Dottie, Gloria, Becky, Dean, and Kay cared for her with extraordinary compassion. Special thanks also go to B, Tina, Marianne, and the entire team at Liberty Hospice for their unwavering guidance and tenderness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Magdalene House of Charleston
P.O. Box 1286, Ladson, SC 29456

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Red Barn Pony Park
2955 Byrd Rd, Dalzell, SC 29040

https://www.venmo.com/u/Redbarnponypark

Scott should be remembered for her selflessness to those in need, her zest for life, her generosity, her courage, and her ability to make every person around her feel seen and supported. She lived boldly, loved deeply, and touched more lives than she ever knew. She was unforgettable — and she always will be.

A celebration of life will be held in the chapel at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC, at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 1. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:45 in the Gathering hall.