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Joan Fleming

07/02/1949 - 12/25/2014

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Obituary For Joan Fleming

Joan Christine Fleming, 65, of Sherman, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Medical City Hospital in Dallas. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 30th, at Dannel Funeral Chapel. Dr. Mike Lawson, of First Baptist Church of Sherman, will officiate. Interment will follow immediately afterward in Cedarlawn Memorial Park. Joan was born July 2, 1949, in Ennis, TX, to Walter Leeman and Doris Chamberlain Decker. She was a 1968 graduate of Sherman High School, and later received her associate's degree from Grayson County College. She was a voracious reader and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Sherman. Joan worked many years in quality control for Texas Instruments, and later retired from Emerson Manufacturing, when her health began to fail. On January 12, 1968, she was married to Melvin Fleming. They were blessed with one daughter. Preceded in death by her father Leeman Decker, and her husband Melvin, Joan is survived by her mother, Doris Decker of Denison; daughter, Christine Fleming and granddaughter Katlyn Williams of Sherman; sister, Karen Hightower of Pottsboro; sister-in-law Debbie Naffziger and husband Jim of Las Vegas; their son Christopher and his wife Betsy; and daughter Heather Hardison and her children Austin and Emma; sister-in-law Cyndi Spencer and husband Rick of Sherman, and their children Kelli, Crista and Kevin; special cousins, Ronny and Kathie Nicholson of Fort Worth, their son Corbett, and daughter Courtney Wright and her husband Jeff, and their daughters Chloe and Claire. In lieu of flowers, Joan's family suggests memorial donations to programs sponsoring stem cell, and/or cancer research.

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  • 01/04/2015

    Charla (Andrews) Dunn

    Christine, I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew your Mom and Dad from many years ago when I was young. Joan was the sweetest! Your Dad worked with mine at Sherman Auto Parts. Loved them both dearly! Praying for you and your loss. ~ Charla (Andrews) Dunn, Prosper, Texas

  • 12/31/2014

    Barbara Fiore-Williams

    Joan, you and Melvin were always such wonderful friends to me, and i loved you both, you will be greatly missed, i take comfort in knowing you are reunited with Melvin now!!!! Christine i'm so sorry for the loss of Joan, and Melvin too, they were such special people and friends. i graduated with them both in 1967. sending prayers for you Christine and family.... ~ Barbara Fiore-Williams, Sherman, Texas

  • 12/30/2014

    LaTasha Savage

    Joan was a soft spoken and wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. LaTasha,& Bri'ana Savage ~ LaTasha Savage, Sherman, Texas

  • 12/29/2014

    Martha Tate

    I am so sorry for your loss. ~ Martha Tate, Sherman, Texas

  • 12/29/2014

    Geneva Curtis

    Joan was a wonderful friend when we were in school, I remember how much she loved Melvin. Rest in Peace. Class of 1967 ~ Geneva Curtis, Rhome, Texas

  • 12/29/2014

    Christine, Katlyn, and all family members, We are very sorry to hear of Joan's passing. our thoughts will be with you all. Larry and Patti Nicholson's

  • 12/29/2014

    Billie

    Joan your wonderful personality and sweetness will be missed. We send our prayers for your family and our love. - Prayers - Billie & Kenny Roach ~ Billie, Denison

  • 12/28/2014

    Brenda Cato

    So sorry to hear about Joan! I won't be able to make it to the service, but I send my love & prayers! Love, Brenda Doss Cato ~ Brenda Cato, Colbert, Oklahoma

  • 12/28/2014

    Harry & Jackie

    Dear Doris & Other Love Ones: So sorry to learn this morning of Joan's passing. Our hearts and sympathy go out to each of you. Sincerely in Christ. ~ Harry & Jackie, Texas

  • 12/28/2014

    Gale Spencer

    Karen, Mary and I are sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Gale Spencer, Howe, Texas

  • 12/28/2014

    Brenda Lee Stann

    Karen, am so sorry to hear about the loss of Joan. I remember so many times Joan and Melvin at the house by Crutchfield School when we were growing up. You and your family are in my thoughts. ~ Brenda Lee Stann, Tom Bean, Texas

  • 12/28/2014

    Linda Barron

    May God Bless and Comfort You! Sending all my love to you and your family!! ~ Linda Barron, Van Alstyne, Texas

  • 12/27/2014

    David Hall

    Karen-I'm sorry to learn about the death of your sister, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ~ David Hall, Sherman, Texas

  • 12/27/2014

    Ann Carter-Taylor

    Christine, All of our love and prayers are with you. Your Mother was such a wonderful, loving, giving person. God bless. ~ Ann Carter-Taylor, Sherman, Texas

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